1996 Mercedes 308 D 2.3L Diesel · P128 HBG
1996 Mercedes 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 91,099 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2299cc
P128 HBG Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2009
- 91,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P128 HBG Mileage History
- 05/01/200678,002 mi
- 05/01/200678,005 mi+3 mi
- 15/12/200681,105 mi+3,100 mi
- 15/12/200681,105 mi
- 08/01/200884,676 mi+3,571 mi
- 15/01/200991,099 mi+6,423 mi
Average of roughly 4,324 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P128 HBG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes 308 D (P128 HBG) between January 2006 and January 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2009 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)”.
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