Official DVLA Record

1998 Mercedes 308 D 2.3L Diesel · R163 EOT

R163 EOT

1998 Mercedes 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 258,196 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 308 D
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 24/02/2016
Road Tax
Untaxed (29/02/2016)
Recorded Mileage
258,196 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/02/2016
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 29/02/2016
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1998
Engine
2299cc

R163 EOT Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 18/02/2016
  • 258,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)

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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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R163 EOT Mileage History

  1. 23/06/2005163,842 mi
  2. 17/06/2006186,037 mi+22,195 mi
  3. 05/09/2007206,340 mi+20,303 mi
  4. 25/11/2008223,288 mi+16,948 mi
  5. 05/12/2008223,328 mi+40 mi
  6. 03/12/2009230,017 mi+6,689 mi
  7. 05/12/2009230,017 mi
  8. 26/01/2011235,989 mi+5,972 mi
  9. 11/02/2011235,991 mi+2 mi
  10. 16/02/2011235,992 mi+1 mi
  11. 06/02/2012241,261 mi+5,269 mi
  12. 08/02/2012241,261 mi
  13. 14/02/2013246,957 mi+5,696 mi
  14. 19/02/2013246,957 mi
  15. 20/02/2014250,614 mi+3,657 mi
  16. 25/02/2014250,614 mi
  17. 16/02/2015255,410 mi+4,796 mi
  18. 17/02/2015255,410 mi
  19. 18/02/2016258,196 mi+2,786 mi

Average of roughly 8,855 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

R163 EOT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Sept 2026, 13:35
PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY