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H38 PRX

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

308,642 mi
Last recorded308,642 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH38 PRX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 308,642 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 308,641 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 303,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 289,993 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 272,634 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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H38 PRX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H38 PRX, 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 H38 PRX registered?

H38 PRX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H38 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H38 PRX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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