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J849 HSL

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,532 mi
Last recorded72,532 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ849 HSL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 72,532 miles

Front slight hole not structural both sides

Pass 7 Jul 2023 71,749 miles

hole in osf and nsf inner wheel arch but not structural

underside corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 71,576 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,377 miles

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings showing rust (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 69,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings showing rust (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 66,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [under bonnet] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear hub oil seals starting slight leak

previous welding repairs under bonnet within 30cm of brake servo mount

reverse lights not working

Fail 5 Oct 2018 66,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [under bonnet] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear hub oil seals starting slight leak

previous welding repairs under bonnet within 30cm of brake servo mount

reverse lights not working

Fail 25 Sep 2018 65,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (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))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Bulkhead and floor (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust badly corroded

Front scuttle panel, bulkhead and floor badly corroded

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 65,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Bulkhead and floor (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front panel for leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded around steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

scuttle panel excessively corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion front lower panal (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 65,390 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front lower panal (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,749 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 64,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,049 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,303 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 61,639 miles

front brake ballance 24%

o/s/f corrosion

Pass 12 May 2011 60,427 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 59,549 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 57,114 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 54,659 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 54,202 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 54,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 52,248 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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J849 HSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J849 HSL, 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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J849 HSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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