Official DVLA Record

1995 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · M351 BPW

M351 BPW

1995 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 09/05/1995. Recorded mileage 288,218 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
Year / Origin
1995 · Manchester
MOT Status
Valid until 09/05/2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
288,218 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/05/2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1995
Engine
2299cc

M351 BPW Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2023
  • 288,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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M351 BPW Mileage History

  1. 10/05/2022287,949 mi
  2. 11/05/2022287,978 mi+29 mi
  3. 04/05/2023288,079 mi+101 mi
  4. 09/05/2023288,218 mi+139 mi

Average of roughly 270 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

M351 BPW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Sept 2026, 08:20
MOT Analysis

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 1995 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (M351 BPW) between May 2022 and May 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 May 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: Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Seat belt not functioning as intended CENTER (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.

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