1990 Mercedes-Benz 308 D 2.3L Diesel · H538 AJV
1990 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 17/11/1990. Recorded mileage 227,493 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2299cc
H538 AJV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2023
- 227,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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H538 AJV Mileage History
- 19/05/2022227,276 mi
- 20/05/2022227,276 mi
- 28/08/2023227,493 mi+217 mi
- 04/09/2023227,493 mi
Average of roughly 167 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
H538 AJV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (H538 AJV) between May 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2023 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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