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H177 GWL

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,435 mi
Last recorded62,435 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH177 GWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front inner wings corroded not in perscribed areas

Pass 22 Aug 2022 62,355 miles

Nearside headlamp reflector deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2022 62,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside door bottom taped up

Nearside headlamp reflector deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside door bottom taped

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front inner wings corroded in non perscribed area

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 29 Nov 2019 59,497 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat not fitted at time of test

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

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

Nearside front door corroded

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Offside front upper sidelight damaged

Offside Rear Offside rear fog lamp intermittent but working at time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2019 59,491 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seen from under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected not attatched (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seen from under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected not attatched (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front door corroded

Offside Front Upper Position lamp insecure Damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 59,027 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering stiff in operation

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 59,027 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering stiff in operation

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 59,203 miles

Corrosion on nearside passenger door at bottom

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 58,930 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired twisted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working x 2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis rails x2 (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jun 2016 58,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 58,919 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 May 2014 58,741 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 58,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 58,576 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 58,519 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 58,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 58,315 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 58,299 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 58,235 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 58,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2009 58,216 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,966 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 57,960 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 57,948 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,667 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 57,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 56,709 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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H177 GWL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H177 GWL, 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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H177 GWL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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