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Mercedes-Benz 308 D

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,300 cc

L457 WLRMOT history

L457 WLR is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 23 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 91,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2023
Mileage
91,799 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2022
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L457 WLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
308 D
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
23 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L457 WLR was last recorded at 91,799 miles on 20 Jun 2022, 4,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,475 miles · 29 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
4,324 miles
Average per year
736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,799 miles
  • 2019 – 87,475 miles
  • 2018 – 86,023 miles
  • 2017 – 84,460 miles
  • 2016 – 84,452 miles
  • 2013 – 84,056 miles
  • 2008 – 83,703 miles
  • 2007 – 82,121 miles
  • 2006 – 80,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,799 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front both n/s and o/s tyres worn outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,799 miles
    Test number
    610749904734
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,799 miles (+4,324)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,799 miles
    Test number
    614741176410
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo oil showing on dip stick pre test add 3l

  3. Pass87,475 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,475 miles
    Test number
    145116096308
    • AdvisoryFront both n/s and o/s tyres worn outer edge

  4. Fail87,466 miles (+1,443)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,466 miles
    Test number
    408191960938
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both n/s and o/s (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both n/s and o/s tyres worn outer edge

  5. Pass86,023 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,023 miles
    Test number
    236899933738
    • DangerousNearside Front track road end locking pin missing

  6. Fail86,023 miles (+1,563)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,023 miles
    Test number
    707619045768
    • DangerousNearside Front track road end locking pin missing
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,460 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,460 miles
    Test number
    533422932506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,452 miles (+396)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,452 miles
    Test number
    962192085730
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Pass84,056 miles (+353)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,056 miles
    Test number
    197526753296
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is cracked

  10. Pass83,703 miles (+1,582)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,703 miles
    Test number
    182071338236
    • NoteCoolant leak radiator
    • NoteO/s & n/s front outer track rod ends slight up movement
    • NoteOil leak engine

  11. Pass82,121 miles (+2,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    82,121 miles
    Test number
    953235887103
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass80,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    80,059 miles
    Test number
    263236986133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,059 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,059 miles
    Test number
    383066286129
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/rear top s/a bush some wear

Questions about L457 WLR

Does L457 WLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L457 WLR expired on 19 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L457 WLR?
The MOT on L457 WLR expired on 19 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L457 WLR done?
L457 WLR was recorded at 91,799 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2022, an average of 736 miles a year.
Has L457 WLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L457 WLR has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L457 WLR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L457 WLR find?
L457 WLR passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28%; nearside front outer seat belt slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil.

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