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J357 TVN

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,272 mi
Last recorded76,272 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ357 TVN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 76,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 75,405 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 71,780 miles

corroded and holed at front of offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 31 Jul 2023 71,780 miles

Fuel system component leaking at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

corroded and holed at front of offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,360 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,415 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 68,414 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 66,426 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 66,191 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,794 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 65,574 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 65,059 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 64,767 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 64,509 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,071 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,526 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 63,068 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,288 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,977 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,676 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,809 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,971 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 57,952 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 57,402 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 57,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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J357 TVN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J357 TVN, 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 J357 TVN registered?

J357 TVN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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The MOT history for J357 TVN shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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