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L782 TWS

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,203 mi
Last recorded112,203 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL782 TWS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 112,203 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 112,203 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 111,258 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 111,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 105,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 105,190 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 100,745 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 100,686 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 98,426 miles

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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L782 TWS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L782 TWS, 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 L782 TWS registered?

L782 TWS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L782 TWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L782 TWS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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