
Mercedes-Benz 208 D
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,300 cc
S112 JARMOT history
S112 JAR is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 19 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,012 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 88,012 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,505 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S112 JAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 208 D
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,300 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 19 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S112 JAR was last recorded at 88,012 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 88,000 miles · 7 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 3,505 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 88,012 miles
- 2024 – 88,000 miles
- 2022 – 85,098 miles
- 2021 – 82,818 miles
- 2020 – 81,064 miles
- 2019 – 78,753 miles
- 2018 – 61,081 miles
- 2017 – 58,949 miles
- 2015 – 54,325 miles
- 2014 – 52,067 miles
- 2013 – 46,958 miles
- 2012 – 42,367 miles
- 2011 – 32,507 miles
- 2010 – 30,592 miles
- 2009 – 29,081 miles
- 2008 – 26,769 miles
- 2007 – 24,497 miles
- 2006 – 21,452 miles
- 2005 – 20,186 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Spare tyre defective missing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 12 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,012 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 88,012 miles
- Test number
- 320834435361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail88,012 miles (+12)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,012 miles
- Test number
- 666946257463
- Repaired at testNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail88,000 miles (+2,902)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,000 miles
- Test number
- 133183490345
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between compensator and brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs rusted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill rusting
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,098 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 85,098 miles
- Test number
- 899530367433
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail85,086 miles (+2,268)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,086 miles
- Test number
- 711140524933
- MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Mountings obscuring number plate (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass82,818 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 82,818 miles
- Test number
- 288853615334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,816 miles (+1,752)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,816 miles
- Test number
- 738865396621
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,064 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 81,064 miles
- Test number
- 826661209679
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective missing
Fail81,064 miles (+2,311)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,064 miles
- Test number
- 403403458502
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective missing
Pass78,753 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 78,753 miles
- Test number
- 586231296039
- MinorNearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi end and load valve end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi end and load valve end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged buckle webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,751 miles (+17,670)1 dangerous10 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,751 miles
- Test number
- 999121297018
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted nearside corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rear pipe corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi end and load valve end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi end and load valve end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged buckle webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass61,081 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 61,081 miles
- Test number
- 280673584593
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail61,081 miles (+7)8 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,081 miles
- Test number
- 944410849108
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail61,074 miles (+2,125)9 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,074 miles
- Test number
- 801785147254
- FailureEmissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
- FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear pipe (7.1.2)
- FailureFuel system component leaking from engine (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front radiator insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.2.1d)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective missing
Pass58,949 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 58,949 miles
- Test number
- 659407540002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail58,947 miles (+4,622)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,947 miles
- Test number
- 563567848967
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass54,325 miles (+2,258)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 54,325 miles
- Test number
- 128337472472
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass52,067 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 52,067 miles
- Test number
- 926138824364
- NoteEXHAUST APPEARS NOISY OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE
Fail52,067 miles (+5,109)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,067 miles
- Test number
- 625518024355
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEXHAUST APPEARS NOISY OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE
Pass46,958 miles (+4,591)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 46,958 miles
- Test number
- 489919923419
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass42,367 miles (+9,860)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 42,367 miles
- Test number
- 649493682203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,507 miles (+1,915)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 32,507 miles
- Test number
- 607244461242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,592 miles (+1,511)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 30,592 miles
- Test number
- 844549500317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,081 miles (+2,312)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 29,081 miles
- Test number
- 763660719360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,769 miles (+2,272)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 26,769 miles
- Test number
- 274155218328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,497 miles (+3,045)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 24,497 miles
- Test number
- 822334817347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,452 miles (+1,266)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 21,452 miles
- Test number
- 860465816330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 20,186 miles
- Test number
- 963216815399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S112 JAR
- Does S112 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S112 JAR expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S112 JAR?
- The MOT on S112 JAR expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S112 JAR done?
- S112 JAR was recorded at 88,012 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 3,505 miles a year.
- Has S112 JAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S112 JAR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on S112 JAR ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S112 JAR find?
- S112 JAR passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 4 more.
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