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J866 WWC

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,973 mi
Last recorded41,973 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ866 WWC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 41,973 miles

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

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 41,964 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 41,964 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 41,953 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,865 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside front tyre getting perished

Fail 3 Dec 2015 41,831 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front tyre getting perished

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear foot brale and handbrake slower operation

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,122 miles

exhaust downpipe temporarily repaired

exhaust tailpipe rusted and thin

nearside front mirror glass cracked

rear silencer temporarily repaired

spare tyre rusted and thin

Fail 29 Nov 2012 41,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

exhaust downpipe temporarily repaired

exhaust tailpipe rusted and thin

nearside front mirror glass cracked

rear silencer temporarily repaired

spare tyre rusted and thin

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear handbrake cable outer weak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 40,356 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,787 miles

nearside front mirror cracked

propshaft centre bearing noisey

Fail 18 Nov 2009 39,724 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front mirror cracked

propshaft centre bearing noisey

Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,707 miles

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

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

propshaft centre bearing very noisey

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,048 miles

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

manual steering box leaking oil

propshaft centre bearing very noisey

Fail 26 Nov 2007 38,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

manual steering box leaking oil

propshaft centre bearing very noisey

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 36,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

front brake balance near limit 24%

non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?

Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,756
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,708
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,814
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5,530
Stop lamp not working 4,929
Registration plate lamp not working 4,900
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J866 WWC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 165,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 308 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J866 WWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 308 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J866 WWC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 26 November 1991.

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