1998 Mercedes 208 D 2.3L Diesel · R658 GCA
1998 Mercedes 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 178,286 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R658 GCA Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2012
- 178,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R658 GCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes 208 D (R658 GCA) between June 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”; “Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
R658 GCA Mileage History
- 20/06/2006151,267 mi
- 27/06/2006151,267 mi
- 30/06/2007158,255 mi+6,988 mi
- 17/07/2007158,269 mi+14 mi
- 08/08/2008162,725 mi+4,456 mi
- 14/08/2009164,849 mi+2,124 mi
- 14/08/2009164,849 mi
- 09/08/2010167,568 mi+2,719 mi
- 31/08/2011173,060 mi+5,492 mi
- 01/09/2012178,286 mi+5,226 mi
Average of roughly 4,357 miles per year across 10 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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