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H779 MDC

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,745 mi
Last recorded165,745 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH779 MDC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 165,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 161,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 161,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H779 MDC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H779 MDC, 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 H779 MDC registered?

H779 MDC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 22 January 1991.

Is H779 MDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H779 MDC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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