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H255 GKF

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH255 GKF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015
Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,398 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,398 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,562 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 32,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,323 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 27,321 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2007 22,633 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 22,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,325 miles

original vt 32 still applies

Fail 12 Jun 2006 19,325 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s and o/s/f brake flexi hose ferrule's in stages of corrosion

slight free play in steering box

slight leak from n/s/r outer half shaft oil seal

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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H255 GKF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H255 GKF, 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 H255 GKF registered?

H255 GKF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 5 April 1991.

Is H255 GKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H255 GKF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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