1997 Mercedes 308 D 2.3L Diesel · P695 CPH
1997 Mercedes 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 155,584 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/06/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2299cc
P695 CPH Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2016
- 155,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 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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P695 CPH Mileage History
- 19/06/2006118,364 mi
- 15/06/2007121,398 mi+3,034 mi
- 08/07/2008123,882 mi+2,484 mi
- 08/07/2008123,882 mi
- 13/07/2009125,876 mi+1,994 mi
- 14/07/2009125,886 mi+10 mi
- 25/01/2011127,334 mi+1,448 mi
- 26/01/2011127,344 mi+10 mi
- 09/02/2012128,648 mi+1,304 mi
- 29/01/2013130,431 mi+1,783 mi
- 29/01/2014132,888 mi+2,457 mi
- 29/01/2014132,888 mi
- 23/02/2015143,796 mi+10,908 mi
- 27/02/2015143,780 mi-16 mi
- 02/03/2016155,415 mi+11,635 mi
- 07/03/2016155,584 mi+169 mi
Average of roughly 3,830 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P695 CPH MOT History
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 (P695 CPH) between June 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)”; “Fuel system component leaking feedback pipe/ injector (7.2.3)”.
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