MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front discs showing surface corrosion
silencer in a poor condition
slight lift in kingpins
slight wear in steering drag link
all brake hose metal ends showing corrosiion
all brake pipes showing surface corrosion
bonnet in a poor condition no sharp edges showing
corrosion showing in inner wing arches
dip lights low in aim
surface corrosion showing in front cross member
surface corrosion showing on underbody
surface cracks showing in n/s/f tyre walls
tow bar fitted
all shocker tops corroded
all suspension and steering bushes in poor condition
chips in windscreen
corrosion along bonnet edge but taped up
drop link bush n/s slight lift
engine oil leak
exhaust in a poor condition and showing slight leaks at joints
front discs corroded
headlamp reflectors in poor condition
slight lift in front wheel bearings
slight movement in steering box
surface corrosion on all brake pipes
surface corrosion showing all around under body
surface cracks showing in tyres
tow bar fitted
all brake hose metal ends corroded
both front wheel bearings showing slight wear
chips in windscreen
corrosion along bonett edge but taped up
exhaust system in a poor conditioin
front discs showing corrosion and in a poor condition
headlamp reflectors in a poor condition
shocker tops corroded
slight exhaust leaks at joins
surface corrosion showing around underbody
surface corrosion showing on brake pipes
surface cracks showing in tyres
suspension and steering dust boots and bushes in a poor condition
tow bar fitted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L809 PLG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L809 PLG, 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 L809 PLG registered?
L809 PLG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 October 1993.
Is L809 PLG safe to buy?
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