1988 Mercedes-Benz 307 D 2.9L Diesel · E598 AWA
1988 Mercedes-Benz 307 D (2.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 249,518 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 307 D
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E598 AWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 249,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E598 AWA Mileage History
- 16/01/2024249,478 mi
- 15/05/2025249,496 mi+18 mi
- 22/05/2025249,496 mi
- 08/04/2026249,518 mi+22 mi
- 08/04/2026249,518 mi
Average of roughly 18 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E598 AWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 307 D (E598 AWA) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative has been bypassed (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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