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H757 SVG

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

248,005 mi
Last recorded248,005 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH757 SVG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 248,005 miles

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

crack in window screen outside both zones

Fail 9 Apr 2009 248,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

crack in window screen outside both zones

Pass 19 Apr 2008 239,770 miles

crack in window screen outside both zones

Pass 28 Mar 2007 235,526 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 235,518 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 232,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 232,303 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SVG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 H757 SVG, 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 H757 SVG registered?

H757 SVG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H757 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H757 SVG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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