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LUR 372L

1973 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,959 mi
Last recorded110,959 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUR 372L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 110,959 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 109,267 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 108,813 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2015 107,547 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 105,905 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 105,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 102,599 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 100,619 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 100,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,910 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 99,042 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side marker light not working

Fail 15 Jul 2010 99,023 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side marker light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2009 96,756 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 96,700 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 96,390 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2006 96,342 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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LUR 372L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LUR 372L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 53 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LUR 372L registered?

LUR 372L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 13 March 1973.

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The MOT history for LUR 372L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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