Mercedes 308d Lwb (1998)
1998 Mercedes 308d Lwb
CarHunch is tracking 370 1998 Mercedes 308d Lwb vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1998 Mercedes 308D LWB hits the UK average with an 80% first-time pass rate, and the complete absence of dangerous defects across 370 vehicles tested is genuinely reassuring—a standout safety record for a van of this age. The diesel engine cohort shows the same 80% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At 121,700 miles median, these vans are running high but typical for their age and commercial use, and the razor-thin failure rate of 0.02 per vehicle suggests the ones that do pass inspection are mechanically sound. If you're buying one, prioritise a full service history and independent pre-purchase inspection of the gearbox and suspension, since the low advisory count means owners are either maintaining them well or problems aren't showing up until they fail outright.
We have 370 1998 Mercedes 308d Lwb vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1998 Mercedes 308d Lwb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 367 | 0.8% | 0.02 |
| Petrol (1%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Mercedes 308d Lwb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Mercedes 308d Lwb vehicles fall between 121,654 and 153,580 miles.
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