MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,366 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
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.
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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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