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H801 PUH

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,138 mi
Last recorded85,138 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH801 PUH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,138 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,397 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap lock faulty. Advise replacement.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Possible fuel weep from fuel line repair. Advise further inspection.

Slight blow front exhaust front flexible sction and turbo rear mounting flange.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake hose ferrules corroding.

Offside front and nearside front wipers getting smeary. Advise replacement.

Offside front brake hose ferrules corroding.

Fail 12 Jun 2007 67,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake hose ferrules corroding.

Offside front and nearside front wipers getting smeary. Advise replacement.

Offside front brake hose ferrules corroding.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,725 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 61,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear jack leg insecure

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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H801 PUH 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 71.4%.

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 H801 PUH, 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 H801 PUH registered?

H801 PUH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 3 May 1991.

Is H801 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H801 PUH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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