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J137 WEH

1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,605 mi
Last recorded211,605 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D182,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ137 WEH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 211,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 208,283 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 207,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both side front steps slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 207,690 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded and in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2017 207,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded and in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2016 207,221 miles

Drivers step corroded, not within prescribed area for seat belt mounting

Fail 13 Apr 2016 207,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 206,860 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 206,788 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 205,673 miles

nearside and offside door steps corroded

nearside and offside headlight mountings showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside kingpins slight lift

Fail 5 Nov 2013 205,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside door steps corroded

nearside and offside headlight mountings showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside kingpins slight lift

Pass 19 Oct 2012 204,594 miles

Bulk head has corrosion but not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

O/S/f step has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2012 204,594 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Bulk head has corrosion but not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

O/S/f step has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2011 203,220 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight lift in both king pins

underside of cab getting weak with rust,nearside and offside inner wings and offside cab step area

Pass 2 Nov 2010 202,024 miles

under side of cab getting very weak with RUST

Pass 3 Nov 2009 200,616 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cab showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2009 200,616 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of cab getting very weak with rust

Pass 21 Oct 2008 198,399 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 196,335 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 196,335 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

chassis rails and under side of cab showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2006 194,030 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?

Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,756
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,708
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,814
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5,530
Stop lamp not working 4,929
Registration plate lamp not working 4,900
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J137 WEH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 182,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 308 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J137 WEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 308 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J137 WEH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 17 June 1992.

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