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Mercedes-Benz 308 D

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,299 cc

L104 OMAMOT history

L104 OMA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 28 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 83,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2026
Mileage
83,882 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L104 OMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
308 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
28 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L104 OMA was last recorded at 83,882 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,871 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,882 miles
  • 2024 – 83,822 miles
  • 2023 – 83,746 miles
  • 2022 – 83,651 miles
  • 2021 – 83,419 miles
  • 2020 – 83,313 miles
  • 2019 – 83,098 miles
  • 2018 – 82,974 miles
  • 2017 – 82,821 miles
  • 2016 – 82,620 miles
  • 2015 – 82,177 miles
  • 2014 – 81,967 miles
  • 2013 – 81,594 miles
  • 2012 – 81,388 miles
  • 2011 – 80,788 miles
  • 2010 – 80,297 miles
  • 2009 – 79,758 miles
  • 2008 – 79,203 miles
  • 2007 – 79,043 miles
  • 2006 – 78,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,882 miles
  • AdvisoryFront body panel corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,882 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,882 miles
    Test number
    667853462728
    • AdvisoryFront body panel corroded

  2. Fail83,871 miles (+49)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,871 miles
    Test number
    997136636424
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage insecure (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront body panel corroded

  3. Pass83,822 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,822 miles
    Test number
    304287891778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,817 miles (+71)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,817 miles
    Test number
    148345621396
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail83,746 miles (+95)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,746 miles
    Test number
    258222464977
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass83,651 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,651 miles
    Test number
    807221712125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft gaiter split

  7. Fail83,646 miles (+227)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,646 miles
    Test number
    781001266735
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft gaiter split

  8. Pass83,419 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,419 miles
    Test number
    491521408147
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft dust cover split

  9. Fail83,419 miles (+106)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,419 miles
    Test number
    932601981766
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft dust cover split

  10. Pass83,313 miles (+215)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    83,313 miles
    Test number
    654193553801
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cervo corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind n/s/r

  11. Pass83,098 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,098 miles
    Test number
    224639270702
    • AdvisoryAll shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded in places
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper blade streaky
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail83,096 miles (+122)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,096 miles
    Test number
    584553550699
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded in places
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper blade streaky
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass82,974 miles (+153)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,974 miles
    Test number
    914079956163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral light underside corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

  14. Pass82,821 miles (+201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,821 miles
    Test number
    865308357254
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheels

  15. Pass82,620 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,620 miles
    Test number
    490032711511
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheels

  16. Fail82,616 miles (+439)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,616 miles
    Test number
    682333268306
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheels

  17. Pass82,177 miles (+210)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,177 miles
    Test number
    616093015106
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  18. Pass81,967 miles (+373)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,967 miles
    Test number
    239628514411
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven
    • NoteSlight corrosion on chassis
    • NoteSlight play in front wheels

  19. Pass81,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    685435413188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,594 miles (+206)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    265394513440
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass81,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,388 miles
    Test number
    636668612141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,388 miles (+600)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,388 miles
    Test number
    445187012189
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass80,788 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,788 miles
    Test number
    928316911172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,297 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,297 miles
    Test number
    784196510160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    694392019199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,758 miles (+555)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    254472219453
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass79,203 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,203 miles
    Test number
    260886018452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass79,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    79,043 miles
    Test number
    202585117447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail79,043 miles (+391)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,043 miles
    Test number
    220724717406
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass78,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,652 miles
    Test number
    393158116162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail78,652 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,652 miles
    Test number
    812238816162
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about L104 OMA

Does L104 OMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L104 OMA expired on 1 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L104 OMA?
The MOT on L104 OMA expired on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L104 OMA done?
L104 OMA was recorded at 83,882 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 274 miles a year.
Has L104 OMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L104 OMA has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L104 OMA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L104 OMA find?
L104 OMA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: front body panel corroded.

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