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M848 GNL

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,489 mi
Last recorded169,489 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM848 GNL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 169,489 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 169,474 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 169,468 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 169,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 169,294 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 169,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 169,265 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 166,027 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 159,123 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 152,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 144,349 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 136,806 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 128,650 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 122,302 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 117,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 117,727 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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M848 GNL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 167,085 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 M848 GNL, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M848 GNL registered?

M848 GNL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 5 December 1994.

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