1997 Mercedes-Benz 308 D 2.3L Diesel · R86 WKX
1997 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 171,154 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R86 WKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 171,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R86 WKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (R86 WKX) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
R86 WKX Mileage History
- 18/06/2025171,149 mi
- 30/06/2025171,154 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 153 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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