1997 Mercedes-Benz 308 D 2.3L Diesel · E26 GER
1997 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 122,442 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E26 GER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 122,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E26 GER 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 (E26 GER) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Upper Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
E26 GER Mileage History
- 29/07/2024116,047 mi
- 29/07/2024116,047 mi
- 08/07/2025119,573 mi+3,526 mi
- 30/07/2025119,579 mi+6 mi
- 07/07/2026122,442 mi+2,863 mi
Average of roughly 3,299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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