1984 Mercedes 608 3.8L Diesel · A208 JVT
1984 Mercedes 608 (3.8L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1984. Recorded mileage 196,814 km. MOT valid until 07/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 608
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 196,814 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1984
- Engine
- 3782cc
A208 JVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 196,814 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A208 JVT Odometer History
- 31/05/2023190,593 km
- 29/01/2025192,257 km+1,664 km
- 08/02/2025192,260 km+3 km
- 04/02/2026196,814 km+4,554 km
- 04/02/2026196,814 km
Average of roughly 2,318 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A208 JVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mercedes 608 (A208 JVT) between May 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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