1996 Mercedes 308 D 2.3L Diesel · N842 HBF
1996 Mercedes 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 220,725 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2011.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N842 HBF Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2010
- 220,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N842 HBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes 308 D (N842 HBF) between June 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2010 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: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Front Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)”.
N842 HBF Mileage History
- 28/06/2006182,413 mi
- 12/07/2007195,554 mi+13,141 mi
- 11/07/2008203,590 mi+8,036 mi
- 08/07/2009211,890 mi+8,300 mi
- 15/07/2010220,725 mi+8,835 mi
- 15/07/2010220,725 mi
Average of roughly 9,467 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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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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