1996 Mercedes-Benz 308 D 2.3L Diesel · P948 DOB
1996 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 1996. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P948 DOB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2021
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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P948 DOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (P948 DOB) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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