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L104 OMA

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

83,882 mi
Last recorded83,882 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL104 OMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 83,882 miles

Front body panel corroded

Fail 15 May 2025 83,871 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage insecure (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front body panel corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 83,822 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 83,817 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 83,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 83,651 miles

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

propshaft gaiter split

Fail 16 May 2022 83,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

propshaft gaiter split

Pass 19 May 2021 83,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

propshaft dust cover split

Fail 10 May 2021 83,419 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

propshaft dust cover split

Pass 18 May 2020 83,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake cervo corroded

general under body corrosion

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,098 miles

All shocks corroded

Brake pipes slightly corroded in places

Exhaust corroded

Offside Wiper blade streaky

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 83,096 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All shocks corroded

Brake pipes slightly corroded in places

Exhaust corroded

Offside Wiper blade streaky

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,974 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

general light underside corrosion

slight play in steering box

Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,821 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

general corrosion underneath

oil leak

slight play in front wheels

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,620 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

general corrosion underneath

oil leak

slight play in front wheels

Fail 22 Apr 2016 82,616 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

general corrosion underneath

oil leak

slight play in front wheels

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,177 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,967 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight corrosion on chassis

slight play in front wheels

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,594 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 81,594 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,388 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 81,388 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,788 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,297 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,758 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 79,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,203 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 79,043 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 79,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,652 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 78,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L104 OMA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 L104 OMA, 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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L104 OMA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 28 September 1993.

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