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L95 ULA

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,826 mi
Last recorded35,826 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL95 ULA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,826 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 35,824 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,899 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2009 34,899 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,708 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 33,697 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,153 miles

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

excessive corrosion near side front passenger step

Fail 10 Sep 2007 31,141 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

excessive corrosion n/s passenger step

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,991 miles

n/s 1st seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 30 Aug 2006 27,979 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L95 ULA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L95 ULA, 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 L95 ULA registered?

L95 ULA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 22 September 1993.

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