1997 Mercedes-Benz 308 D 2.3L Diesel · R53 WRJ
1997 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 20/08/1997. Recorded mileage 164,428 miles. MOT valid until 05/12/2026.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2299cc
R53 WRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R53 WRJ Mileage History
- 04/11/2022213,493 mi
- 04/11/2022213,493 mi
- 05/12/2024164,428 mi-49,065 mi
Average of roughly -23,514 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R53 WRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (R53 WRJ) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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