1996 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · P534 FRP
1996 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 174,218 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P534 FRP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 174,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P534 FRP 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (P534 FRP) between March 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress o”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
P534 FRP Mileage History
- 18/03/200690,670 mi
- 03/04/2007100,498 mi+9,828 mi
- 01/04/200810,544 mi-89,954 mi
- 08/04/200910,342 mi-202 mi
- 30/04/2010119,006 mi+108,664 mi
- 08/05/2010119,007 mi+1 mi
- 06/05/2011119,309 mi+302 mi
- 25/02/2014115,452 mi-3,857 mi
- 11/03/2015116,392 mi+940 mi
- 13/03/2015116,392 mi
- 01/03/2016121,183 mi+4,791 mi
- 22/02/2017129,444 mi+8,261 mi
- 21/03/2018142,286 mi+12,842 mi
- 06/03/2019153,608 mi+11,322 mi
- 04/03/2020163,791 mi+10,183 mi
- 11/11/2020169,338 mi+5,547 mi
- 11/11/2020169,338 mi
- 26/01/2022170,692 mi+1,354 mi
- 20/01/2023171,472 mi+780 mi
- 02/01/2024172,405 mi+933 mi
- 21/01/2026174,218 mi+1,813 mi
Average of roughly 4,210 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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