1992 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · J820 ERC
1992 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 17 May 1992. Recorded mileage 84,571 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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J820 ERC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 84,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J820 ERC 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 1992 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (J820 ERC) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 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 (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”.
J820 ERC Mileage History
- 22/05/202480,361 mi
- 11/06/202480,363 mi+2 mi
- 05/06/202582,067 mi+1,704 mi
- 13/06/202582,068 mi+1 mi
- 23/06/202684,571 mi+2,503 mi
Average of roughly 2,017 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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