1997 Mercedes 208 D 2.3L Diesel · GP 1000
1997 Mercedes 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 109,272 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2299cc
GP 1000 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 109,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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GP 1000 Mileage History
- 01/10/202197,637 mi
- 05/10/2022102,558 mi+4,921 mi
- 29/01/2024105,632 mi+3,074 mi
- 22/01/2025107,279 mi+1,647 mi
- 23/01/2026109,272 mi+1,993 mi
Average of roughly 2,698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GP 1000 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 208 D (GP 1000) between October 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 49 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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.
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