1998 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · R488 EJV
1998 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 227,344 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R488 EJV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2024
- 227,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R488 EJV MOT History
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 1998 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (R488 EJV) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2024 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: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Emissions not tested exhaust leaking and insecure (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
R488 EJV Mileage History
- 27/07/2022214,694 mi
- 02/08/2022214,694 mi
- 27/06/2023220,141 mi+5,447 mi
- 26/06/2024227,344 mi+7,203 mi
Average of roughly 6,603 miles per year across 4 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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