1997 Mercedes 208 D 2.3L Diesel · P405 ODM
1997 Mercedes 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 240,102 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/01/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,102 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
P405 ODM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2007
- 240,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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P405 ODM Mileage History
- 10/10/2006233,225 mi
- 10/10/2006233,225 mi
- 24/10/2007240,102 mi+6,877 mi
- 24/10/2007240,102 mi
Average of roughly 6,627 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P405 ODM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes 208 D (P405 ODM) between October 2006 and October 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2007 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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