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L79 OMA

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,651 mi
Last recorded154,651 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 OMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 154,651 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

serious oil leak from engine area

Fail 31 Aug 2012 154,549 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

serious oil leak from engine area

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 147,102 miles

body floor holed

corosion

Fail 14 Mar 2011 147,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 146,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 139,947 miles

brake fluid on min

corosion outside areas

mirrors cracked

n s rear hub weeping

o s rear tyre low

rear spring bush worn

Fail 30 Jul 2009 139,947 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

brake fluid on min

corosion outside areas

mirrors cracked

n s rear hub weeping

o s rear tyre low

rear spring bush worn

Pass 29 Jan 2008 154,857 miles

body in poor condision

front bumper damaged

hand brake high

home made exhaust brackets

king pins very dry (needs greesing)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 131,525 miles

nearside kingpin worn

slight leak at nearside rear hub seal

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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L79 OMA 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 L79 OMA, 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 L79 OMA registered?

L79 OMA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 15 October 1993.

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