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H148 YRR

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

47,031 mi
Last recorded47,031 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH148 YRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 47,031 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 46,859 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 46,791 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 46,787 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured bulk head ( corroded ) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 46,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 46,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 45,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 45,843 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 45,678 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 45,676 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,396 miles

tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 14 Aug 2018 45,396 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,824 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,149 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,303 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,756 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 42,199 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,199 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,176 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 39,573 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,573 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,067 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,619 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,730 miles

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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H148 YRR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H148 YRR, 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 H148 YRR registered?

H148 YRR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 25 April 1991.

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The MOT history for H148 YRR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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