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H284 DBD

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,016 mi
Last recorded97,016 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH284 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 97,016 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 94,473 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 99,592 miles

o/s/rear + n/s/rear tyre wear on edge

Fail 8 Aug 2024 93,576 miles

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 87,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 82,770 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 82,770 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2021 75,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 75,510 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 75,510 miles

Position lamp not working nearside side bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2017 75,488 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,295 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 74,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,030 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 74,030 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 73,925 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 73,911 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2009 72,678 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,840 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,826 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 69,001 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 68,977 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2005 64,647 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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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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What year was H284 DBD registered?

H284 DBD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 12 March 1991.

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