MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,016 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/rear + n/s/rear tyre wear on edge
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside & Offside (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft oil sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Half shaft has slight play
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Half shaft has slight play
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working nearside side bulb (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Braking system leaking from brake calliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H284 DBD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 H284 DBD, 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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H284 DBD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 12 March 1991.
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