MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
271,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
body work rusty
front chassis legs rusty
n/s/f brake pipe surface rust
rear chassis legs to floors rusty
under sills rusty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front steps under sills outer sills and chassis legs surface rust
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front steps under sills outer sills and chassis legs surface rust
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
under body corrison all over
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
under body corrison all over
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Spare tyre defective
bulk head has corrosion
rear both sides inner wheel arches have corrosion
under body corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
bulk head has corrosion
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Spare tyre defective
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear both sides inner wheel arches have corrosion
under body corrosion
Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Rear bumper insecure
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit o/s/rbody corner damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
o/s/r corner damaged of body
How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?
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J189 CUB is a 1992 Mercedes 308 in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.4% with a typical mileage of 188,617 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J189 CUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J189 CUB is a 1992 Mercedes 308, first registered on 1 March 1992.
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