1998 Mercedes 308 D 2.3L Diesel · R375 FYJ
1998 Mercedes 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 150,034 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R375 FYJ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2011
- 150,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R375 FYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes 308 D (R375 FYJ) between February 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2011 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 (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
R375 FYJ Mileage History
- 02/02/2006104,398 mi
- 03/02/2006104,400 mi+2 mi
- 01/02/2007117,162 mi+12,762 mi
- 02/02/2007117,166 mi+4 mi
- 15/02/2008127,219 mi+10,053 mi
- 23/02/2009134,952 mi+7,733 mi
- 22/02/2010139,537 mi+4,585 mi
- 24/02/2011150,034 mi+10,497 mi
Average of roughly 9,019 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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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