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H201 VRR

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,418 mi
Last recorded89,418 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH201 VRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 89,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 67,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2023 63,583 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 63,570 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 61,432 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer to front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both upper (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 59,333 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 55,460 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 55,460 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 52,432 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 52,432 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 47,245 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 46,008 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,633 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,313 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside bulkhead corroded just outside percribed area for suspension

Fail 13 Mar 2013 45,301 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside bulkhead corroded just outside percribed area for suspension

Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 43,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,152 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,752 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,439 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,650 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,742 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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H201 VRR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H201 VRR, 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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H201 VRR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 12 March 1991.

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