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J412 YSS

1992 Mercedes 308

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,443 mi
Last recorded117,443 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2005
Typical for 1992 Mercedes 308188,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ412 YSS
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2005 117,443 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 117,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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J412 YSS is a 1992 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.4% with a typical mileage of 188,617 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 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J412 YSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J412 YSS registered?

J412 YSS is a 1992 Mercedes 308, first registered on 8 January 1992.

Is J412 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J412 YSS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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