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H354 DDL

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,868 mi
Last recorded58,868 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH354 DDL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 58,868 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 58,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Ends Front And Rear On Linkage Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 58,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake travel

Pass 14 Mar 2023 56,057 miles

brake pipe on rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 55,490 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 55,489 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 53,773 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 52,147 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 50,542 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing concertina rubber perished ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,924 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 16 Oct 2015 46,920 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre split in tread but not to cord

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,559 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 46,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,953 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,915 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,685 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,058 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,339 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 31,320 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 30,777 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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H354 DDL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H354 DDL, 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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H354 DDL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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