1997 Mercedes 208 D 2.3L Diesel · P127 XDW
1997 Mercedes 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 88,673 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P127 XDW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/11/2018
- 88,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P127 XDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes 208 D (P127 XDW) between May 2006 and November 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
P127 XDW Mileage History
- 10/05/200657,975 mi
- 08/05/200762,302 mi+4,327 mi
- 08/05/200866,607 mi+4,305 mi
- 12/05/200970,064 mi+3,457 mi
- 13/05/200970,064 mi
- 27/04/201073,053 mi+2,989 mi
- 28/04/201073,053 mi
- 14/07/201073,749 mi+696 mi
- 05/05/201176,007 mi+2,258 mi
- 05/05/201176,007 mi
- 02/11/201177,479 mi+1,472 mi
- 02/11/201177,479 mi
- 10/12/201279,647 mi+2,168 mi
- 20/02/201379,666 mi+19 mi
- 21/02/201379,667 mi+1 mi
- 18/04/201482,758 mi+3,091 mi
- 20/05/201482,976 mi+218 mi
- 06/01/201688,437 mi+5,461 mi
- 09/11/201888,673 mi+236 mi
Average of roughly 2,456 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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