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L877 CPD

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,419 mi
Last recorded163,419 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL877 CPD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 163,419 miles

bulk head below brake servo unit corrosion set in

fuel tank damp

n/s/r chassis heavy corrosion set in

o/s and n/s chassis corrosion set in

Pass 21 Jul 2010 158,057 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 158,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering box

Tipper bucket chassis in very poor condition and in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2009 151,945 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 151,923 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 147,425 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 147,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 143,301 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s cab box sections rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2006 142,273 miles

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

body sections rusty

slight inbalance rear brakes

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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L877 CPD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L877 CPD, 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 L877 CPD registered?

L877 CPD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L877 CPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L877 CPD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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