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1993 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · L496 RHF

L496 RHF

1993 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 20/09/1993. Recorded mileage 91,026 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/03/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1993
Engine
2299cc

L496 RHF Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2025
  • 91,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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L496 RHF Mileage History

  1. 06/03/202487,709 mi
  2. 03/03/202591,006 mi+3,297 mi
  3. 19/03/202591,026 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 3,206 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

L496 RHF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 24 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (L496 RHF) between March 2024 and March 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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