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J75 HBP

1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Grey Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

215,120 mi
Last recorded215,120 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D194,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ75 HBP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 215,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides of spring (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 213,234 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative both sides (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass misting and deteriorating

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 210,947 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 209,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 207,664 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged reflective surface deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 202,638 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 199,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear service brake slight low effort

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

previous repairs and underseal

Pass 13 Jun 2018 198,433 miles

Offside scratches over mirror glass

Pass 5 May 2017 194,584 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 194,584 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 194,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

rear leaf spring rubbers perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 193,683 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 193,612 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 191,693 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Apr 2012 188,350 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 184,177 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 184,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 179,484 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 179,464 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 172,035 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 166,938 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 166,932 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Nov 2006 162,206 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside & offside front tyres tread getting low

Pass 25 Nov 2005 152,853 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear floor corroding

nearside rear top marker light cover missing

offside rear inner tyre flat

offside wiper blade split at end

Fail 15 Nov 2005 152,846 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear floor corroding

nearside rear top marker light cover missing

offside wiper blade split at ends

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?

Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
2,904
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 188
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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J75 HBP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Grey with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 194,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 508 D fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J75 HBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 508 D typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J75 HBP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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