1996 Mercedes-Benz 308 D 2.3L Diesel · P393 GFL
1996 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 16/09/1996. Recorded mileage 208,167 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,167 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
P393 GFL Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 208,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (68 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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P393 GFL Mileage History
- 01/10/2008192,083 mi
- 02/10/2008132,094 mi-59,989 mi
- 07/10/2009136,128 mi+4,034 mi
- 06/10/2010140,012 mi+3,884 mi
- 06/10/2010140,012 mi
- 07/10/2011143,167 mi+3,155 mi
- 24/10/2012146,336 mi+3,169 mi
- 25/09/2013149,363 mi+3,027 mi
- 05/11/2014152,786 mi+3,423 mi
- 15/05/2018160,687 mi+7,901 mi
- 03/07/2018160,706 mi+19 mi
- 08/08/2019168,221 mi+7,515 mi
- 13/08/2019168,221 mi
- 11/08/2020179,334 mi+11,113 mi
- 12/08/2020179,334 mi
- 09/08/2021184,428 mi+5,094 mi
- 11/08/2021184,428 mi
- 08/08/2022190,785 mi+6,357 mi
- 08/08/2022190,785 mi
- 08/08/2023195,109 mi+4,324 mi
- 15/08/2023195,109 mi
- 17/09/2024203,020 mi+7,911 mi
- 22/09/2025208,167 mi+5,147 mi
Average of roughly 948 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P393 GFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (P393 GFL) between September 2005 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (68 issues), Lighting (36 issues), Suspension (30 issues), Bodywork (26 issues), Windscreen (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 192 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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