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L966 WPV

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

60,960 mi
Last recorded60,960 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL966 WPV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 60,960 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 60,665 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 60,631 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head corrode within 30cm of mount point for servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 59,937 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 59,762 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 59,752 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,706 miles

Drop arm ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 59,705 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Drop arm ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,540 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 59,539 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,074 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 59,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,985 miles

ns wing mirror cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2013 55,985 miles

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

ns wing mirror cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,733 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jul 2011 45,733 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,855 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 43,855 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,317 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,046 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 43,046 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 41,847 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 41,841 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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L966 WPV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L966 WPV, 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 L966 WPV registered?

L966 WPV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 December 1993.

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