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J570 JNS

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,369 mi
Last recorded138,369 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ570 JNS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 138,369 miles

Heavy under seal

Pass 21 May 2025 136,677 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 133,148 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 132,369 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 132,369 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 131,167 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front wheel arches beginning to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 131,099 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 129,312 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 128,438 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 125,919 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 123,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 121,380 miles

offside door step corroded to excess not in a perscribed area

Fail 15 Apr 2015 121,374 miles

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

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

offside door step corroded to excess not in a perscribed area

Pass 28 May 2013 121,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 121,245 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 118,863 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 118,863 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 115,587 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 115,439 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

load valve arm bush worn but not yet to excess

n/s/f disc back plate rubbing on disc

Pass 10 May 2007 112,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion n/s/f chassie outrigger but not yet within a load bearing point

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriate.Check soon replace if needed

Fail 9 May 2007 112,278 miles

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion n/s/f chassie outrigger but not yet within a load bearing point

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriate.Check soon replace if needed

Fail 10 Mar 2006 109,691 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r wheel arch mud guard missing.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 109,691 miles

n/s/r wheel arch mud guard missing.

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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J570 JNS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J570 JNS, 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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What year was J570 JNS registered?

J570 JNS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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