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L148 GRD

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,093 mi
Last recorded138,093 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 GRD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 138,093 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 137,305 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 135,752 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 134,697 miles

under body coverd with undersealed

Fail 16 Aug 2023 134,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body coverd with undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2022 133,904 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 133,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 133,808 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r floor corroded and holed

Pass 21 Jul 2020 133,223 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 133,160 miles

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))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 132,023 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 129,691 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 129,691 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 124,792 miles

both rear tyres perishing

no rear seats fitted in vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2017 124,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

all four tyres cracked and perishing

no rear seats fitted in vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2013 122,584 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 120,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 120,180 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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L148 GRD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L148 GRD, 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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L148 GRD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 16 December 1993.

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