1997 Mercedes 208 D 2.3L Diesel · R653 DNS
1997 Mercedes 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 94,261 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/04/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,261 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
R653 DNS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2017
- 94,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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R653 DNS Mileage History
- 25/11/200542,891 mi
- 24/11/200647,180 mi+4,289 mi
- 24/11/200647,180 mi
- 21/11/200751,480 mi+4,300 mi
- 25/11/200854,505 mi+3,025 mi
- 27/11/200854,505 mi
- 25/11/201057,278 mi+2,773 mi
- 01/12/201057,278 mi
- 28/11/20110 mi-57,278 mi
- 30/11/201161,908 mi+61,908 mi
- 11/01/201367,366 mi+5,458 mi
- 17/01/201367,368 mi+2 mi
- 15/12/201374,711 mi+7,343 mi
- 15/12/201374,711 mi
- 23/12/201481,229 mi+6,518 mi
- 24/12/201481,229 mi
- 21/03/201689,533 mi+8,304 mi
- 27/03/201794,261 mi+4,728 mi
Average of roughly 4,532 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R653 DNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes 208 D (R653 DNS) between November 2005 and March 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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