1994 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · M172 BBS
1994 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 60,123 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M172 BBS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 60,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M172 BBS Mileage History
- 20/08/202253,923 mi
- 11/09/202356,293 mi+2,370 mi
- 11/04/202560,069 mi+3,776 mi
- 15/04/202560,123 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 2,337 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
M172 BBS 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 1994 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (M172 BBS) between August 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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