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H217 BGE

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,154 mi
Last recorded93,154 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH217 BGE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 93,154 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 May 2015 93,154 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,137 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,125 miles

both rear spring rear hangers getting corroded

existing repairs to front chassis rails and nearside rear spring front hanger bracket appear ok

offside rear spring front hanger bracket getting corroded

rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

rear floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

some play steering box

Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,844 miles

both rear underpanels getting corroded

front chassis rails getting corroded

fuel filler pipe getting corroded

rear brake backplates getting corroded

some corrosion both front inner arches

some corrosion both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some corrosion rear floors

some play steering box

Pass 25 Oct 2010 175,737 miles

both front inner arches getting corroded near top shocker mounts

both outer and understeps getting corroded

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

both side underpanels corroded and holed

general condition of vehicle understructure poor

poor image both headlamps

rear brake backplates getting corroded

rear chassis rails and chassis crossmembers getting corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 166,608 miles

both inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 25 Nov 2009 166,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Jun 2008 161,134 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 152,080 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 143,742 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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H217 BGE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H217 BGE, 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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H217 BGE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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