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J842 SEL

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,050 mi
Last recorded126,050 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ842 SEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 126,050 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 126,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked all round inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint and back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 122,371 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger, n/s/f strut area, master cylinder/ scuttle panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 122,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger /ENGINE SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger, n/s/f shock absorber area, master cyllinder area /scuttle panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 120,412 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 112,314 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 112,284 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch and under the airfilter box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 108,637 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg at spring hanger point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 108,403 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 106,840 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 106,839 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,286 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 101,398 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 101,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Bulkhead corroded

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight lift on both front kingpins

Fail 14 Apr 2016 101,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead&outrigger (3.6.C.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,050 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,947 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 97,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and offside front

Pass 15 Apr 2013 96,129 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,005 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 94,005 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 88,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,987 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,717 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front drag link end boot split

rear drag link end boot split

Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,817 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 64,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,177 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 50,052 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 50,016 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J842 SEL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J842 SEL, 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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J842 SEL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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