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L889 DTG

1993 Mercedes Unknown

Red Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,517 mi
Last recorded48,517 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Unknown151,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 DTG
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 48,517 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 43,393 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 43,393 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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L889 DTG is a 1993 Mercedes Unknown in Red with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 151,926 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L889 DTG registered?

L889 DTG is a 1993 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 14 September 1993.

Is L889 DTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L889 DTG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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