MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,487 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?
Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L806 COJ is a 1993 Mercedes 308 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L806 COJ, 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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What year was L806 COJ registered?
L806 COJ is a 1993 Mercedes 308, first registered on 8 October 1993.
Is L806 COJ safe to buy?
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