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L821 PLG

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,925 mi
Last recorded212,925 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL821 PLG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 212,925 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

bulkhead corroding

front chassis rails/crossmember corroded

rear floor/chassis rails corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 202,445 miles

Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at strg box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both frt spring hanger mtg areas rusty

lower headlamp support panel rusty

radiator support panel rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2019 202,355 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at strg box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both frt spring hanger mtg areas rusty

lower headlamp support panel rusty

radiator support panel rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2018 191,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 182,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 182,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 173,896 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 173,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 173,205 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 173,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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)

pad warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2014 172,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 172,111 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 170,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 170,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 167,291 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 162,025 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 162,025 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 162,886 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 161,150 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 161,150 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 153,237 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 153,257 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 146,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 135,638 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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L821 PLG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L821 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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L821 PLG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 October 1993.

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