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L809 PLG

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

262,211 mi
Last recorded262,211 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL809 PLG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 262,211 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 25,970 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 256,364 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 253,322 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2013 251,306 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 251,203 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 248,058 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 244,266 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 244,255 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2010 240,655 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 239,944 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2008 236,690 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 214,220 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 214,205 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 188,918 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 188,918 miles

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.

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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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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L809 PLG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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