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J652 TCF

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,439 mi
Last recorded114,439 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ652 TCF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 114,439 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 114,439 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working and repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,378 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,352 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 113,352 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded 30 cm servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,474 miles

both front steps corroded

corrosion around servo mount

Fail 23 Nov 2018 111,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front steps corroded

corrosion around servo mount

Pass 15 Nov 2017 108,291 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,108 miles

nearside front tyre out of shape.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,289 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 98,264 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded damper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both front (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on sidewall not exposing ply or cords

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen damage outside of swept area and drivers view.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,900 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 94,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 92,273 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 87,669 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch flexi damaged

nsf welded plates

nsr number plate screw corroding

welded plates osf near brake pedal

Fail 13 Oct 2012 87,669 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch flexi damaged

nsr number plate screw corroding

welded plates osf near brake pedal

Fail 11 Jul 2011 87,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads unable to assess infull

front to rear steel brake pipe nmoderatly corroded

rear end drag link end dust cover split

screen has crack outside zone A and swept area to l/h side of screen not afecting drivers veiw

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 78,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,492 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 76,492 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 71,410 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 66,601 miles

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

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

dampness at bottom of fuel tank

fuel cap sealing ring slightly poor

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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J652 TCF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 J652 TCF, 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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J652 TCF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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