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J352 DRR

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,080 mi
Last recorded75,080 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ352 DRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,080 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 74,434 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 74,397 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sat Nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,895 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm, ball joint. heavily perished. Advise replacement soon (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily perished. Advise replacement soon (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged heavily perished. Advise replacement soon (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily perished. Advise replacement soon (2.2.C.1c)

underbody and brake pipes heavily waxoiled

Fail 17 Aug 2017 72,888 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens broken at rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' display screen (8.3.1b)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm, ball joint. heavily perished. Advise replacement soon (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily perished. Advise replacement soon (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged heavily perished. Advise replacement soon (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily perished. Advise replacement soon (2.2.C.1c)

underbody and brake pipes heavily waxoiled

Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,288 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal

Offside Rear brake dragging

Under body heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Aug 2016 71,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head below servo (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing /cross member (2.2.C.1h)

All brake pipes covered in underseal

Offside Rear brake dragging

Under body heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,484 miles

underbody heavily coated

Fail 26 Aug 2015 70,484 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour hole in lens (1.4.A.2f)

underbody heavily coated

Pass 2 Aug 2014 70,322 miles

offside front wiper blade torn slighly

offside rear tyre has small cracks on outer sidwall

offside rear wheel grabbing slightly

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,742 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2013 68,740 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre perished

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,453 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished (outer wall)

propshaft spline cover split (by centre bearing)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,089 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r stabiliser jack loose

Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,580 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 66,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,449 miles

both front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,270 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 62,859 miles

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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J352 DRR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J352 DRR, 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 J352 DRR registered?

J352 DRR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 17 January 1992.

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