1993 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · L781 BEA
1993 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 17/09/1993. Recorded mileage 74,498 miles. MOT valid until 07/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2299cc
L781 BEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 74,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L781 BEA Mileage History
- 11/07/202370,655 mi
- 19/07/202471,908 mi+1,253 mi
- 14/07/202573,238 mi+1,330 mi
- 14/07/202573,238 mi
- 15/07/202674,498 mi+1,260 mi
Average of roughly 1,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L781 BEA 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 (L781 BEA) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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