CarVerify

Free Car Check

L972 TEU

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

271,709 mi
Last recorded271,709 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 TEU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 271,709 miles

corrosion chassis and cab

Pass 6 Nov 2015 271,639 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 271,065 miles

corrosion rear tailgate and baulkhead

king pin lift

Pass 28 Oct 2011 271,576 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 270,085 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 270,128 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 270,095 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 270,093 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 263,398 miles

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.

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
Full Mercedes-benz 308 D reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L972 TEU?

You can check the full history of L972 TEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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?

The MOT history for L972 TEU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L972 TEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L972 TEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.