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L452 MWX

1993 Mercedes 308

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,148 mi
Last recorded179,148 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes 308175,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL452 MWX
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 179,148 miles

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

corrosion to body no sharp edges at time of test

corrosion to offside outer sill not within prescribed area

Fail 20 Mar 2009 179,148 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corrosion to body no sharp edges at time of test

corrosion to offside outer sill not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2008 176,848 miles

corrosion to body no sharp edges at time of test

offside rear tyre cracking in tread not severe enough to expose cords

Fail 31 Mar 2008 176,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to body no sharp edges at time of test

offside rear tyre cracking in tread not severe enough to expose cords

Pass 13 Apr 2007 175,356 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 175,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 171,653 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 171,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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L452 MWX is a 1993 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 175,269 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 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L452 MWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L452 MWX is a 1993 Mercedes 308, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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