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K654 CBA

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,935 mi
Last recorded141,935 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK654 CBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 141,935 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 140,018 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 136,785 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 133,171 miles

Objects on dash could possibly obstruct drivers view

Pass 4 Jul 2022 129,988 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 126,919 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/s and N/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 126,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 125,812 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 122,299 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 120,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2017 117,778 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 115,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 115,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 111,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 111,845 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 107,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 105,983 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 105,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 102,954 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 102,954 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 98,655 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 91,248 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2010 91,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 89,340 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,843 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2006 84,602 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?

Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,756
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,708
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,814
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5,530
Stop lamp not working 4,929
Registration plate lamp not working 4,900
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K654 CBA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 175,815 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 308 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K654 CBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 308 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K654 CBA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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