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H131 KBL

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,645 mi
Last recorded64,645 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 KBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 64,645 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 64,636 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 63,497 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 63,475 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 62,088 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 59,899 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 59,510 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 57,192 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,965 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 52,750 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 50,402 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 49,038 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 47,539 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 46,391 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 44,845 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,432 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,253 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 41,340 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 39,795 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 38,040 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 35,645 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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H131 KBL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,387 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H131 KBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H131 KBL registered?

H131 KBL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 14 January 1991.

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