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J566 CYM

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,874 mi
Last recorded35,874 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ566 CYM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 35,874 miles

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 35,832 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 35,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 35,658 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 35,584 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 35,439 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,213 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,639 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,523 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,880 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,433 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,770 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 30,816 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,557 miles

advise condition of front number plate

advise corrosion on offside front inner wing

handbrake return spring corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 27,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front number plate starting to discolour

Offside rear top non obligatory light defective

Fail 30 Apr 2008 26,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front number plate starting to discolour

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear top non obligatory light defective

Fail 16 Mar 2007 26,211 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

advise box and lingage

advise disc;s

advise n/s front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,211 miles

advise box and lingage

advise disc;s

advise n/s front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,938 miles

Front Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front discs corroded

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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J566 CYM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 165,598 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 J566 CYM, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J566 CYM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 October 1991.

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