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1994 Mercedes 308 D 2.3L Diesel · L889 MVJ

L889 MVJ

1994 Mercedes 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1994. Recorded mileage 109,903 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 308 D
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/09/2008
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/03/2008)
Recorded Mileage
109,903 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/09/2008
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/03/2008
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1994
Engine
2299cc

L889 MVJ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2007
  • 109,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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L889 MVJ Mileage History

  1. 13/09/2006101,847 mi
  2. 15/09/2006101,847 mi
  3. 07/09/2007109,903 mi+8,056 mi
  4. 07/09/2007109,903 mi

Average of roughly 8,192 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

L889 MVJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 18:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes 308 D (L889 MVJ) between September 2006 and September 2007.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 September 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.

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