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H257 GKF

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,254 mi
Last recorded81,254 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 GKF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,254 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all chassis corroded / undersealed

exhaust system corroded

front bulk head area corroded / repaired

rear brake application uneven

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 76,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear bumper loose

Fail 31 May 2024 76,294 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper loose

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

Pass 30 May 2023 72,098 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front bulk head corroded, holed and poorly repaired.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle seals weeping. Front and off side.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 1 Apr 2022 70,800 miles

All track rod end and drag link end gators perished and sealed with sealer

Bulkhead corroded. Advise components stripped for further examination and repair if required.

Exhaust corroded and perishing

Near side front leaf spring mount corroded

Off side front step corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,727 miles

Corrosion noted around pedal box. Pedal box is secure. Advise removal and inspection.

Drag link end gators perished and covered with sealer

Exhaust corroded

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

Off side step corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight weap from off side rear half shaft seal

Fail 21 Sep 2020 68,727 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Corrosion noted around pedal box. Pedal box is secure. Advise removal and inspection.

Drag link end gators perished and covered with sealer

Exhaust corroded

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

Off side step corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight weap from off side rear half shaft seal

Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,236 miles

Bulkhead corroded. Pedal box mounted firmly.

Drag link and track rod end gaiters perished and sealed up with sealer

Exhaust corroded

Near side and off side front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Off side front step corroded

Slight gear oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

corrosion to bulkhead near pedal box, advise strip and inspect

o/s and n/s front inner wings to front panel corroded

o/s sill step corroded

straps on rear water tank corroded, advise replace

underbody metal brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 66,123 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to bulkhead near pedal box, advise strip and inspect

o/s and n/s front inner wings to front panel corroded

o/s sill step corroded

straps on rear water tank corroded, advise replace

underbody metal brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2017 63,520 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 63,236 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 62,900 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 61,975 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 61,463 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,108 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,667 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,965 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 58,953 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,551 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 57,551 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,772 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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H257 GKF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue 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 H257 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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H257 GKF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 17 January 1991.

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