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H757 FTY

1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Maroon Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

63,030 mi
Last recorded63,030 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D149,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH757 FTY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 63,030 miles

Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both sides (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 60,890 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 60,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 59,540 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2024 59,540 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 57,400 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

general under body corrosion front and rear

repairs to front offside and nearside under wins

Fail 31 Jan 2023 57,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside 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 underwing box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside 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 rear hub seal leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 57,080 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front under wing corroded

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,774 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small blow to centre exhaust

Pass 31 May 2019 56,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link arm both ends. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 56,060 miles

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link arm both ends. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,911 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure middle (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 54,899 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative ignition on and off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated leaking oil (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete rear section holed down seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure middle (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 52,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulk head non prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r axle seal leaking slightly no brake contamination

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2016 49,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in n/s wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 May 2015 49,784 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 49,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 48,824 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2012 48,824 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,841 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 47,841 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,416 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 47,413 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,721 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 46,715 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,827 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 45,818 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

strong smell of fuel in engine bay

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,222 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,789 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 44,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H757 FTY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Maroon with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 149,294 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 H757 FTY, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H757 FTY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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