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J845 THB

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

41,053 mi
Last recorded41,053 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ845 THB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 41,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear springs getting weak

generally very rusty underneath

Fail 22 Jul 2026 41,053 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear springs getting weak

generally very rusty underneath

Pass 20 Aug 2024 40,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear springs getting weak

generally quite rusty underneath

Fail 7 Aug 2024 40,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Handbrake efficiency met, but handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Also has noise when wheel is rotated (1.2.1 (f))

Offisde upper stop light not working (lower working correctly)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 39,860 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 39,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 34,136 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 34,101 miles

All outline marker lamps missing Both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,952 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 29,944 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 27,866 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 26,697 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 24,274 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 24,262 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,874 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 20,647 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,244 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 20,192 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear lower indcator not working

Fail 6 Aug 2010 20,147 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 20,147 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,544 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to crack on side wall

Fail 3 Aug 2009 19,498 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,140 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 19,088 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 29 May 2007 19,024 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 19,024 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 16,764 miles

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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J845 THB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 J845 THB, 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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J845 THB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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