1994 Mercedes-Benz 308 D 2.3L Diesel · M243 DMR
1994 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 03/11/1994. Recorded mileage 235,751 miles. MOT valid until 02/07/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2300cc
M243 DMR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 235,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M243 DMR Mileage History
- 14/08/2023234,568 mi
- 15/08/2023234,581 mi+13 mi
- 04/07/2026235,751 mi+1,170 mi
Average of roughly 410 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
M243 DMR 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 1994 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (M243 DMR) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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