1994 Mercedes 308 D 2.3L Diesel · L194 JFV
1994 Mercedes 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1994. Recorded mileage 211,628 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2299cc
L194 JFV Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2009
- 211,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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L194 JFV Mileage History
- 07/08/2006202,073 mi
- 16/08/2007203,984 mi+1,911 mi
- 21/08/2007203,988 mi+4 mi
- 20/08/2008205,608 mi+1,620 mi
- 21/08/2008205,615 mi+7 mi
- 14/08/2009211,529 mi+5,914 mi
- 24/08/2009211,628 mi+99 mi
Average of roughly 3,136 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
L194 JFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes 308 D (L194 JFV) between August 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)”; “Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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