1997 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · R848 AMB
1997 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 28 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 186,041 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R848 AMB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2021
- 186,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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: Below Average
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R848 AMB Mileage History
- 23/11/2021186,041 mi
- 24/11/2021186,041 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R848 AMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (R848 AMB) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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