1993 Mercedes-Benz 308 D 2.3L Diesel · L148 GRD
1993 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 16/12/1993. Recorded mileage 138,093 miles. MOT valid until 20/08/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2300cc
L148 GRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 138,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L148 GRD Mileage History
- 16/08/2023134,688 mi
- 22/08/2023134,697 mi+9 mi
- 19/08/2024135,752 mi+1,055 mi
- 22/08/2025137,305 mi+1,553 mi
- 14/08/2026138,093 mi+788 mi
Average of roughly 1,137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L148 GRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (L148 GRD) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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