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J475 TNA

1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

89,446 mi
Last recorded89,446 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D182,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ475 TNA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 89,446 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 88,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front mount separated. Rear mount deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both exterior mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 77,301 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 76,966 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror arm secured with tape (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged incorrect mirror glass held in place by tape

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged incorrect mirror glass held in with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 74,237 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,735 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 70,728 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 63,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Halfshaft outer seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 63,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Halfshaft outer seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,502 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half-shaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,762 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 54,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,663 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,538 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 54,538 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,140 miles

Front discs slight corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2017 54,140 miles

Front discs slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,108 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 54,105 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 54,102 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,095 miles

both front inner wings corroded

front top marker lamps in-op

Fail 31 Jul 2015 54,095 miles

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front inner wings corroded

front top marker lamps corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,042 miles

front bulkhead corroded inside

front discs slight corrosion

front number plate faded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 54,032 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

front bulkhead corroded inside

front discs slight corrosion

front number plate faded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 54,003 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,001 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 54,001 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 53,170 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,398 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,363 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,058 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?

Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,756
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,708
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,814
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5,530
Stop lamp not working 4,929
Registration plate lamp not working 4,900
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J475 TNA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 182,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 308 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J475 TNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 308 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J475 TNA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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