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1998 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · R579 MBU

R579 MBU

1998 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 04 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 176,898 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 Mar 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
176,898 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 Mar 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2299cc
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R579 MBU Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2023
  • 176,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

R579 MBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1998 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (R579 MBU) between February 2022 and February 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
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R579 MBU Mileage History

  1. 22/02/2022173,895 mi
  2. 24/02/2023176,898 mi+3,003 mi

Average of roughly 2,989 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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