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H317 GKF

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Purple Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,464 mi
Last recorded188,464 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH317 GKF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 188,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front seat mechanism has slight movement

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

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

slight play in steering

Fail 11 Aug 2017 188,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front seat mechanism has slight movement

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Jul 2017 188,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door seal (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front door step heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 183,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 May 2015 179,226 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 179,226 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 179,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front brakes binding

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 178,543 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 178,543 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 170,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 170,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 165,489 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

n/s rear wheel binding

Pass 20 Oct 2011 164,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak from engine

steering box has 75mm free play at steering wheel

Fail 13 Oct 2011 164,376 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak from engine

steering box has 75mm free play at steering wheel

Pass 30 Oct 2010 161,951 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 12 Oct 2009 156,097 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 156,097 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 153,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 142,569 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 129,624 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 129,624 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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H317 GKF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Purple with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H317 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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H317 GKF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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