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J282 RJT

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,389 mi
Last recorded79,389 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ282 RJT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2025 79,389 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,058 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 73,025 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cms of steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cms of leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded scuttle panel within 30cms of brake servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 72,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 72,182 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,961 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 69,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 69,114 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,831 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers door step is becoming corroded

nearside front brake disc is slightly distorted

Pass 4 Feb 2008 62,807 miles

nearside front brake disc is slighty distorted.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 62,803 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front brake disc is slighty distorted.

Pass 3 May 2006 59,713 miles

o/s and n/s front bulkhead corroded o/s front door step corroded

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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J282 RJT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 92,452 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-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J282 RJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J282 RJT registered?

J282 RJT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 21 February 1992.

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