CarVerify

Free Car Check

J508 MCX

1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

161,084 mi
Last recorded161,084 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D182,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ508 MCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2010 161,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Both front tyre treads cracked

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

Engine oily

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front outer and inner sill holed

Slight play in both rear wheels but not excessive

Pass 6 Aug 2009 155,523 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 155,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 153,295 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 153,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2007 145,865 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 145,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 142,943 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 142,938 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 308 D reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J508 MCX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J508 MCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J508 MCX?

You can check the full history of J508 MCX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J508 MCX registered?

J508 MCX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 June 1992.

Is J508 MCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J508 MCX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J508 MCX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J508 MCX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.