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H9 CEM

1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

149,366 mi
Last recorded149,366 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D145,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 CEM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 149,366 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 149,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 143,014 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 143,014 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 142,860 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 136,314 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 136,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 128,203 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 128,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 116,072 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 116,072 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 16 Sep 2008 104,201 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 88,222 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 88,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,574 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 64,793 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 64,793 miles

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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H9 CEM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 145,008 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 H9 CEM, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H9 CEM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 28 July 1997.

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