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H704 CSU

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,626 mi
Last recorded75,626 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH704 CSU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 75,626 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 75,614 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 75,592 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bottom of side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 75,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,180 miles

Nearside Front inner wing/engine bulkhead corroded non structural

Fail 28 Sep 2020 74,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,094 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,976 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 70,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,946 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 67,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 66,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 66,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 64,553 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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H704 CSU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 H704 CSU, 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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H704 CSU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 3 June 1991.

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