1994 Mercedes 308 D 2.3L Diesel · L355 RCA
1994 Mercedes 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1994. Recorded mileage 127,356 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,356 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
L355 RCA Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2009
- 127,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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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L355 RCA Mileage History
- 30/09/200596,786 mi
- 11/10/200596,788 mi+2 mi
- 13/10/2006104,606 mi+7,818 mi
- 16/10/2006104,606 mi
- 17/01/2008114,643 mi+10,037 mi
- 24/01/2008114,655 mi+12 mi
- 29/01/2009127,356 mi+12,701 mi
Average of roughly 9,175 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
L355 RCA 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 (L355 RCA) between September 2005 and January 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)”.
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