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L751 SGO

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

144,217 mi
Last recorded144,217 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL751 SGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 144,217 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 144,177 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

o/s repeater secured by tape

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2007
Fail 29 Jun 2007

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s side repeaters secured by tape

n/s wing/corner damaged

o/s/f slight king pin play

Pass 17 Nov 2006 123,624 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 122,409 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 121,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 119,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 119,508 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside side repeater

rear number plate

Pass 6 Jun 2005 102 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 102,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?

Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,756
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,708
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,814
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5,530
Stop lamp not working 4,929
Registration plate lamp not working 4,900
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L751 SGO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 175,815 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 308 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L751 SGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 308 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L751 SGO registered?

L751 SGO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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