1997 Mercedes 308 D 2.3L Diesel · R680 DNS
1997 Mercedes 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 135,187 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,187 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
R680 DNS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2007
- 135,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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R680 DNS Mileage History
- 06/03/2006127,683 mi
- 20/03/2007133,580 mi+5,897 mi
- 16/04/2007135,187 mi+1,607 mi
Average of roughly 6,749 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R680 DNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes 308 D (R680 DNS) between March 2006 and April 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2007 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
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