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H697 KEH

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,055 mi
Last recorded126,055 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH697 KEH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 126,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 126,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 123,225 miles

diesel leak

Fail 27 Mar 2024 123,225 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn kingpin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn kingpin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

diesel leak

Pass 31 Mar 2023 119,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement kingpin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 119,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement kingpin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 119,666 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 119,665 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 119,664 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 119,664 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 119,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 118,751 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 118,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,194 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,607 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 109,555 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 106,848 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 103,226 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 103,034 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 101,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 101,518 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 99,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2009 97,360 miles

Direction indicator switch operation

Knocking from steering box no free play detected

Pass 14 May 2008 94,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 90,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 May 2006 85,060 miles

front bumper split but secure.

front drag link gator torn, but joint solid

various engine oil leaks

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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H697 KEH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H697 KEH, 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 H697 KEH registered?

H697 KEH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 29 April 1991.

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