1993 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · L883 EOB
1993 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 19/10/1993. Recorded mileage 83,138 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,138 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
L883 EOB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2023
- 83,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 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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L883 EOB Mileage History
- 11/05/202281,980 mi
- 11/05/202383,112 mi+1,132 mi
- 17/05/202383,138 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 1,140 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
L883 EOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (L883 EOB) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 May 2023 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: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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