MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
271,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion chassis and cab
corrosion rear tailgate and baulkhead
king pin lift
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear mudguard damaged attention soon. †Load valve arm bush worn attention soon †Tail; lift mcorroded attention soon
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L972 TEU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 L972 TEU, 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 L972 TEU registered?
L972 TEU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 19 August 1993.
Is L972 TEU safe to buy?
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