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H768 KRU

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,182 mi
Last recorded60,182 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH768 KRU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 60,182 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 59,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 59,256 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 58,581 miles

Nearside Front Outriggar corrroded and holed

Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,350 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 57,843 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 57,529 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 56,036 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 56,005 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users corner/rear bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,891 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 53,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 52,360 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 52,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,752 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,539 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 46,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,942 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 44,942 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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H768 KRU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H768 KRU, 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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H768 KRU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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