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H396 MCC

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,682 mi
Last recorded120,682 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH396 MCC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 120,682 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 120,551 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 120,531 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 120,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 120,148 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 120,037 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 119,510 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,840 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 118,607 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 118,477 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,779 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 115,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 115,158 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 114,985 miles

underside has sligh corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2011 114,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

inside both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 113,279 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 113,279 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 11 Sep 2008 111,623 miles

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 9 Sep 2008 111,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Sep 2007 110,183 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 106,815 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 106,768 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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H396 MCC 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 H396 MCC, 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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H396 MCC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 29 January 1991.

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