MERCEDES-BENZ 308 D P823PRF has 27 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ 308 D has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 119,579 miles 10 months ago on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 14:10.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 29th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

P823PRF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH JULY 2026119,579 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED8TH JULY 2025119,573 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Leaf Spring Fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Central Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED29TH JULY 202428TH JULY 2025116,047 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Outer Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Outer Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED29TH JULY 2024116,047 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Outer Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Outer Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Outer Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
FAILED3RD JUNE 2024116,041 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Lens Defective Such That The Emitted Light Is Adversely Affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Central Front Seat Belt Buckle Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (d))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST JUNE 20232ND JUNE 2024112,017 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill Slightly Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED1ST JUNE 2023112,017 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill Slightly Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH MAY 20222ND JUNE 2023
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Slightly Misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED18TH MAY 2022
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Upper Outline Marker Lamp With A Multiple Light Source More Than 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Slightly Misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND JUNE 20212ND JUNE 2022103,404 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED19TH MAY 20202ND JUNE 202198,602 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
FAILED13TH MAY 202098,597 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
PASSED16TH MAY 20192ND JUNE 202095,492 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Offside And Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH MAY 20182ND JUNE 201991,479 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED17TH MAY 20172ND JUNE 201886,641 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 20162ND JUNE 201782,713 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 20152ND JUNE 201679,239 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Worn
PASSED3RD JUNE 20142ND JUNE 201576,375 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Worn
PASSED28TH MAY 201327TH MAY 201472,595 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - All Brake Pipes Heavily Coated
  3. USER ENTERED - Clutch Pedal Rubber Worn
PASSED21ST MAY 201220TH MAY 201368,797 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Steering Lock Not Locking
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Clutch And Brake Pedal Anti Slip Worn
PASSED19TH MAY 201120TH MAY 201269,220 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - N/s Wiper Blade Split
FAILED18TH MAY 201061,112 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED18TH MAY 201020TH MAY 201161,112 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED21ST MAY 200920TH MAY 201057,982 MI
PASSED14TH MAY 200815TH MAY 200955,513 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 200715TH MAY 200850,035 MI
PASSED10TH MAY 200611TH MAY 200744,563 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P823PRF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

P823PRF MOT Comments

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P823PRF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 119,579 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,271 miles

P823PRF FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz 308 D with registration P823PRF was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Yellow and it has a 2.3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 119,579 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 4,271 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz 308 D beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P823PRF has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz 308 D has had 60 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 10 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz 308 D is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does P823PRF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 P823PRF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P823PRF Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 P823PRF does have Tax. Read more

When does P823PRF Tax expire?

The current Tax for P823PRF will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does P823PRF MOT expire?

The current MOT for P823PRF will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 29th July 2026. Read more

When did P823PRF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P823PRF was on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 14:10. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P823PRF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for P823PRF we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P823PRF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for P823PRF we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has P823PRF done?

The odometer reading for P823PRF at the last MOT in July 2025 was 119,579 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,271 miles per year. Read more

How old is P823PRF?

The vehicle P823PRF was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Sunday 1st June 1997. Read more

What colour is P823PRF?

The official colour of P823PRF is recorded as Yellow. Read more

What engine does P823PRF have?

P823PRF has a 2.3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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