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1997 Mercedes 308 D 2.3L Diesel · P466 HEY

P466 HEY

1997 Mercedes 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 271,198 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 308 D
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/08/2018
Road Tax
Untaxed (27/06/2018)
Recorded Mileage
271,198 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/08/2018
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 27/06/2018
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
2299cc

P466 HEY Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2017
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P466 HEY Mileage History

  1. 07/06/2006175,470 mi
  2. 07/06/2006175,470 mi
  3. 04/06/2007186,892 mi+11,422 mi
  4. 06/06/2007186,893 mi+1 mi
  5. 02/06/2008199,450 mi+12,557 mi
  6. 02/06/2008199,450 mi
  7. 08/06/2009207,089 mi+7,639 mi
  8. 24/05/2010212,855 mi+5,766 mi
  9. 02/06/2011216,795 mi+3,940 mi
  10. 06/08/2012227,780 mi+10,985 mi
  11. 15/08/20130 mi-227,780 mi
  12. 15/08/20130 mi
  13. 07/08/2014252,016 mi+252,016 mi
  14. 20/07/2015261,474 mi+9,458 mi
  15. 22/07/2016271,198 mi+9,724 mi

Average of roughly 9,455 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P466 HEY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 15:33
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes 308 D (P466 HEY) between June 2006 and July 2017.

The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 29 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.

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