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OUI 8996

1990 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,557 mi
Last recorded92,557 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 208D75,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 8996
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 92,557 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 92,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 90,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 89,171 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 88,682 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 88,682 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 87,758 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 86,854 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,619 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,048 miles

cracks in n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,030 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 85,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 84,556 miles

Front discs pitted

N/s bulkhead holed

Fail 12 Jul 2010 84,523 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs pitted

N/s bulkhead holed

Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear right brake effort low

Pass 30 Jun 2008 81,814 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 77,068 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 71,384 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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OUI 8996 is a 1990 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 75,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OUI 8996, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OUI 8996 registered?

OUI 8996 is a 1990 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 4 April 1990.

Is OUI 8996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 8996 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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