1988 Mercedes 307 2.4L Diesel · E357 WEX
1988 Mercedes 307 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 04/01/1988. Recorded mileage 174,471 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 307
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2399cc
E357 WEX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2022
- 174,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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E357 WEX Mileage History
- 10/08/2005160,334 mi
- 16/04/2007161,233 mi+899 mi
- 10/07/2008163,639 mi+2,406 mi
- 17/07/2009164,092 mi+453 mi
- 05/07/2010164,861 mi+769 mi
- 20/07/2011166,760 mi+1,899 mi
- 23/06/2012168,736 mi+1,976 mi
- 23/06/2012168,736 mi
- 03/07/20130 mi-168,736 mi
- 05/07/20130 mi
- 26/06/2014170,253 mi+170,253 mi
- 10/07/2014170,258 mi+5 mi
- 25/06/2015171,106 mi+848 mi
- 28/06/2016171,482 mi+376 mi
- 20/07/2016171,483 mi+1 mi
- 11/07/2017171,772 mi+289 mi
- 25/06/2018171,801 mi+29 mi
- 11/07/2019171,808 mi+7 mi
- 20/01/2021171,865 mi+57 mi
- 09/05/2022174,471 mi+2,606 mi
Average of roughly 844 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E357 WEX 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 1988 Mercedes 307 (E357 WEX) between August 2005 and May 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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