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K55 JPS

1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

233,454 mi
Last recorded233,454 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 JPS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 233,454 miles

corrosion in several places underside

Fail 15 May 2026 233,454 miles

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

corrosion in several places underside

Pass 21 Nov 2024 233,183 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 232,928 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 232,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 232,548 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 232,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 232,288 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 232,288 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 231,933 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 231,663 miles

vehicle corroded in several places underside, front to rear

Pass 7 Aug 2018 230,895 miles

Central Rear inner valance corroded

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 230,895 miles

Central Rear inner valance corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 230,271 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 229,761 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 229,498 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 229,498 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 228,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 228,546 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 224,272 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 217,280 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back doors corroded

both front door bottoms corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2011 216,760 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside back door corroded around number plate lights

nearside front door bottom corroded

offside front door bottom corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 211,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly tarnished and cracked

rear number plate slightly tarnished

Fail 27 Jan 2010 211,091 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 204,739 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts not holed at test

front wheel bearings slight play/wear

osf ball joint slight play/wear

Fail 18 Feb 2009 204,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts not holed at test

front wheel bearings slight play/wear

osf ball joint slight play/wear

Pass 1 Feb 2008 198,997 miles

compensator moving at test but stiff

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

front brake discs worn/corroded

os rear number plate temporary repair at retest

osf ball joint play/wear

severe oil leak not affecting brakes or steering at test

slight play/wear in front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jan 2008 198,985 miles

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.5a)

compensator moving at test but stiff

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

front brake discs worn/corroded

osf ball joint play/wear

severe oil leak not affecting brakes or steering at test

slight play/wear in front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jan 2007 192,525 miles

Compensator valve worn on pivot. Not to excess at test.

Corrosion on brake pipes.Not all pipes visible.

Discs corroded/worn at test. Efficiency okay at test.

Rear Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

Severe oil leak no effect on brakes at test.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 189,650 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 189,650 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Rear All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

engin oil leak

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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K55 JPS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 169,502 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 K55 JPS, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K55 JPS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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