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J376 JHY

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,387 mi
Last recorded52,387 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ376 JHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 52,387 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 52,373 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,602 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 51,598 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 51,598 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate damp

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

Offside Front brake hose rubbing on wheel on full lock

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 51,478 miles

Both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges.

Both track rod end dust covers deteriorated.

Front brake discs corroded.

Main beam switch worn.

Offside rear hub seal leaking slightly.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 50,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Main beam switch worn.

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside rear hub seal leaking but not affecting brakes.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,742 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside and Offside front brake discs pitted

Nearside bulkhead corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside bulkhead corroding

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Rear brake balance only just met requirements

Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 47,699 miles

Headlamp switch faulty Will not stay on main beam (1.7.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside bulkhead corroding

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

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2014 46,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside bulkhead corroding

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

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,442 miles

All steering ball joint dust covers perished.

Main beam switch operation stiff.

Rear brakes imbalanced but within limit.

Rear exhaust section corroded and blowing slightly.

Slight play in nearside track rod end.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 45,442 miles

All steering ball joint dust covers perished.

Main beam switch operation stiff.

Rear brakes imbalanced but within limit.

Rear exhaust section corroded and blowing slightly.

Slight play in nearside track rod end.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,585 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,054 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,190 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,954 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 35,943 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,180 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,465 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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J376 JHY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J376 JHY, 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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J376 JHY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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