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H179 LRU

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,622 mi
Last recorded86,622 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH179 LRU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 86,622 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,565 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 84,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 82,111 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 80,126 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 80,126 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,490 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,912 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,221 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the rear of the exhausted (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 71,938 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,748 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 71,748 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear bulbs 207 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades x 2 20 " (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 70,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,881 miles

nearside front iner wheel arch excessively corroded.not within 30cm of lode bearing mount,recommend repaire.

nearside front tyre iner edges worns.

some nois caming from nearside front tyre,recommend further inspection.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,315 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 68,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,348 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 66,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre inner side wall poor condition - lots off deep cracks

Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,942 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 59,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 59,351 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 56,619 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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H179 LRU 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 H179 LRU, 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 H179 LRU registered?

H179 LRU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 15 April 1991.

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