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J380 NPR

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Multi-colour Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,112 mi
Last recorded129,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ380 NPR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 129,112 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 129,055 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 129,005 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight blow on exhaust joint

Pass 20 Jul 2023 173,720 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 128,073 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 125,925 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 24 Jun 2020 123,167 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 122,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,166 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2018 106,166 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak slight

headlight image converters fitted at time of test

left hand drive

Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,065 miles

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

engine oil leak

headlight image converters fitted

left hand drive

Fail 25 Jan 2016 101,024 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine oil leak

headlamp image converters fitted

left hand drive

Pass 20 Jan 2015 97,724 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 97,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,041 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 96,447 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 96,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,168 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 89,168 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

drag link balljoint rubbers split /corrossion inside cups advise changeing as in my opinion they are dangerous / no play so cannot fail

Pass 23 Jun 2010 83,560 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 83,541 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs pitted

n/s front wheel bearing sounds dry

Fail 4 Mar 2009 75,507 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,507 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 71,247 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 71,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2005 70,054 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 70,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J380 NPR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Multi-colour with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J380 NPR, 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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J380 NPR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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