1998 MERCEDES-BENZ 308 D2.3L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
1998 MERCEDES-BENZ 308 D — Diesel, 2299cc. This vehicle has 107,090 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2299cc
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (S810 EAR), we found 5 MOT results in the period of December 2023 to March 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this Mercedes-Benz has a 40% success rate (2 passes and 3 fails). The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 20 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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Our Verdict
Proceed with extreme caution or avoid. While the low mileage is attractive for the age, the recent MOT history reveals a worrying pattern of structural corrosion, brake failures, and deferred maintenance that suggests long-term neglect.
When viewing this vehicle, prioritize a thorough inspection of the chassis and underbody. The history shows a major failure for the nearside rear inner integral body structure due to corrosion; you must verify if this has been professionally repaired or if the rot has spread. Check the entire brake system thoroughly, as corroded pipes and deteriorating hoses have been noted across multiple years.
Ask for a comprehensive service history to see if oil changes and filter replacements were performed regularly. Given the recent failures related to steering rack play and wheel bearing play, a test drive is essential to listen for knocks or uneven handling. Negotiate significantly based on the immediate need for four new tyres and attention to the seat belt webbing, which was flagged as damaged in the latest MOT advisory.
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