1988 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · E843 DRO
1988 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 123,029 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E843 DRO Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 123,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E843 DRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (E843 DRO) between July 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2”; “Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.”; “Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)”.
E843 DRO Mileage History
- 05/07/2006103,914 mi
- 04/07/2007106,186 mi+2,272 mi
- 17/06/2008107,312 mi+1,126 mi
- 17/06/2008107,312 mi
- 01/07/2009108,857 mi+1,545 mi
- 01/07/2009108,857 mi
- 23/06/2010109,773 mi+916 mi
- 23/06/2010109,773 mi
- 11/07/2011111,492 mi+1,719 mi
- 04/07/2012113,304 mi+1,812 mi
- 13/07/2013114,586 mi+1,282 mi
- 24/07/2013114,588 mi+2 mi
- 03/07/2014115,602 mi+1,014 mi
- 07/07/2014115,613 mi+11 mi
- 13/07/2015116,788 mi+1,175 mi
- 11/08/2015116,794 mi+6 mi
- 18/08/2016117,957 mi+1,163 mi
- 18/08/2017118,491 mi+534 mi
- 15/08/2018119,148 mi+657 mi
- 08/08/2019119,595 mi+447 mi
- 12/09/2020120,080 mi+485 mi
- 26/08/2021121,434 mi+1,354 mi
- 26/08/2021121,434 mi
- 22/10/2022122,006 mi+572 mi
- 07/10/2023122,338 mi+332 mi
- 12/10/2024122,523 mi+185 mi
- 20/09/2025122,772 mi+249 mi
- 04/08/2026123,029 mi+257 mi
Average of roughly 952 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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