1998 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · S156 AUD
1998 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 166,536 km. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 166,536 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S156 AUD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2022
- 166,536 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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S156 AUD Odometer History
- 17/09/2021164,227 km
- 20/09/2022166,536 km+2,309 km
- 20/09/2022166,536 km
Average of roughly 2,293 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
S156 AUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (S156 AUD) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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