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L925 SNW

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,712 mi
Last recorded198,712 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL925 SNW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 198,712 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 198,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 184,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 194,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 174,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2018 174,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 171,940 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 169,456 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 166,697 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 166,697 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 165,860 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2014 165,860 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2013 160,952 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut - not to cords

Fail 10 Apr 2013 160,952 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut - not to cords

Pass 18 Apr 2012 160,618 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 160,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 6 Apr 2011 155,055 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 152,233 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 147,518 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 143,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 143,454 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 129,235 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 129,235 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 126,456 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 126,456 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake cable rubbing on body

n/s/f brake pad warning wire rubbing on wheel

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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L925 SNW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L925 SNW, 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 L925 SNW registered?

L925 SNW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L925 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L925 SNW shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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