1997 Mercedes-Benz 308 D 2.3L Diesel · P498 GEF
1997 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 21/03/1997. Recorded mileage 20,177 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,177 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
P498 GEF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 20,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P498 GEF Mileage History
- 06/12/20054,548 mi
- 06/12/20064,835 mi+287 mi
- 05/12/20075,418 mi+583 mi
- 02/12/20086,293 mi+875 mi
- 02/12/20096,886 mi+593 mi
- 08/12/20107,982 mi+1,096 mi
- 01/12/20119,212 mi+1,230 mi
- 17/12/201210,491 mi+1,279 mi
- 29/11/201311,602 mi+1,111 mi
- 09/12/201412,801 mi+1,199 mi
- 08/12/201513,553 mi+752 mi
- 15/12/201614,237 mi+684 mi
- 15/12/201714,669 mi+432 mi
- 13/12/201815,605 mi+936 mi
- 14/12/201815,605 mi
- 02/12/201916,256 mi+651 mi
- 14/12/202017,065 mi+809 mi
- 17/12/202017,080 mi+15 mi
- 09/12/202117,860 mi+780 mi
- 13/12/202218,874 mi+1,014 mi
- 14/12/202319,651 mi+777 mi
- 13/12/202419,954 mi+303 mi
- 20/02/202620,177 mi+223 mi
Average of roughly 773 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
P498 GEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (P498 GEF) between December 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 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 (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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