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Mercedes-Benz 208 D

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,300 cc

S37 TJVMOT history

S37 TJV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 181,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2022
Mileage
181,151 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S37 TJV
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S37 TJV was last recorded at 181,151 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,652 miles · 3 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
499 miles
Average per year
3,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 181,151 miles
  • 2021 – 180,652 miles
  • 2018 – 180,307 miles
  • 2016 – 180,090 miles
  • 2015 – 178,932 miles
  • 2014 – 177,981 miles
  • 2013 – 176,670 miles
  • 2012 – 174,957 miles
  • 2011 – 169,965 miles
  • 2010 – 165,586 miles
  • 2009 – 156,279 miles
  • 2008 – 147,500 miles
  • 2007 – 131,118 miles
  • 2006 – 118,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail181,151 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryO/s sill is corroded.

What MOT failures mean

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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front union (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail181,151 miles (+499)12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,151 miles
    Test number
    162171105125
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s sill is corroded.

  2. Pass180,652 miles (+345)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    180,652 miles
    Test number
    122425950446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to master (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass180,307 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    180,307 miles
    Test number
    126357057752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to front union (3.6.B.2c)

  4. Fail180,300 miles (+210)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,300 miles
    Test number
    574987054528
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to front union (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass180,090 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    180,090 miles
    Test number
    454981350241
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail180,080 miles (+1,148)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,080 miles
    Test number
    827405734998
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass178,932 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    178,932 miles
    Test number
    199118205246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass177,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    177,981 miles
    Test number
    786156404232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail177,981 miles (+1,311)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,981 miles
    Test number
    349435504443
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass176,670 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    176,670 miles
    Test number
    449150913288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail176,669 miles (+1,712)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,669 miles
    Test number
    589387603254
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass174,957 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    174,957 miles
    Test number
    515648902217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail174,942 miles (+4,977)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,942 miles
    Test number
    399937802460
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass169,965 miles (+5)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    169,965 miles
    Test number
    289544691477
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and scored
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and scored

  15. Fail169,960 miles (+4,374)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,960 miles
    Test number
    818632691181
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and scored
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and scored

  16. Fail165,586 miles3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,586 miles
    Test number
    114443600203
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s front indicator lens damaged/holed
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteSlight play in n/s front wheel bearing

  17. Pass165,586 miles (+9,307)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    165,586 miles
    Test number
    350473600233
    • NoteN/s front indicator lens damaged/holed
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteSlight play in n/s front wheel bearing

  18. Pass156,279 miles (+8,779)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    156,279 miles
    Test number
    630993109291
    • NoteN/s front indicator lens holed
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn low
    • NoteSlight distortion on n/s front brake
    • NoteSlight play in n/s front wheel bearing

  19. Pass147,500 miles (+16,382)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    147,500 miles
    Test number
    621179498151
    • NoteFront and rear antiroll bar bushes
    • NoteHandbrake travel long
    • NoteN/s rear discs corroded.
    • NoteRear exhaust pipe corroded.

  20. Pass131,118 miles (+12,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    131,118 miles
    Test number
    780666707283
    • NoteLift n/s+o/s lower ball joints

  21. Pass118,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    118,575 miles
    Test number
    961528906246
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S37 TJV

Does S37 TJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S37 TJV expired on 2 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S37 TJV?
The MOT on S37 TJV expired on 2 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S37 TJV done?
S37 TJV was recorded at 181,151 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 3,825 miles a year.
Has S37 TJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S37 TJV has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S37 TJV 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 S37 TJV find?
S37 TJV failed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 12 major defects and 2 advisories: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; fuel tank insecure; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 11 more.

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