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J880 TAX

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

201,336 mi
Last recorded201,336 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ880 TAX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 201,336 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 201,059 miles

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

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front king pin slight play

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

Fail 10 May 2023 201,059 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all not working (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch hold x2 (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front king pin slight play

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 201,031 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear spring mounts , front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in king pins

Pass 13 May 2021 199,783 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 199,582 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 196,705 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 196,705 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 197,584 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

loose power steering belt

Pass 3 Aug 2017 196,151 miles

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

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

general corrosion on underside

Fail 21 Jul 2017 196,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

general corrosion on underside

Pass 11 Aug 2016 194,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 194,475 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 192,560 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear inner sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Offside rear axle seal leaking

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

Pass 23 May 2014 188,730 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

front shocks slightly weak

Fail 20 May 2014 188,683 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

front shocks slightly weak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 186,302 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 186,065 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 182,277 miles

Centre mirror missing

Driver seat repaired

Drivers door handle missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside door mirror missing

Fail 12 Apr 2012 182,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre mirror missing

Driver seat repaired

Drivers door handle missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside door mirror missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 May 2011 179,564 miles

n/s mirror glass taped in but secure

o/s/f bumper taped up

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s side repeater taped on and secure

o/s/f footstep slight corrosion not within prescribed area

Pass 6 May 2011 179,564 miles

n/s and o/s side repeater taped on and secure

n/s mirror glass taped in but secure

o/s/f bumper taped up

o/s/f footstep slight corrosion not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Mar 2010 176,140 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 170,093 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Inner Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 173,463 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 173,362 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsr axle seal leaking

pads not visable

slight play steering box

Pass 19 Feb 2008 171,078 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 171,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 168,726 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 166,163 miles

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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J880 TAX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J880 TAX, 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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J880 TAX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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