1993 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · L758 ARU
1993 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 28,367 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L758 ARU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/08/2026
- 28,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
L758 ARU Mileage History
- 31/07/202315,403 mi
- 19/08/202420,449 mi+5,046 mi
- 19/08/202527,668 mi+7,219 mi
- 05/09/202527,715 mi+47 mi
- 24/08/202628,367 mi+652 mi
Average of roughly 4,228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L758 ARU 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 208 D (L758 ARU) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (L758 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as L758ARU.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
1200 SPORTSTER
YAMAHA
XV535
FERRARI
456
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
BETA
TECHNO
MORGAN
PLUS 8
YAMAHA
FZR
CITROEN
C15
NISSAN
240K SKYLINE
MAZDA
MX-5
AUDI
CABRIOLET
HONDA
CBR600F
MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1993 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.