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86,364 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead area close to steering box but not with 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside inner wing heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Spare tyre defective spare wheel missing ()
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead area close to steering box but not with 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside inner wing heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Spare tyre defective spare wheel missing ()
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))
GENERAL UNDER SIDE CORROSION
Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))
GENERAL UNDER SIDE CORROSION
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking fuel tank /or pipes into tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in engine bay area and just below near side windscreen door piller (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in engine bay area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
both rear springs corroded
under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x3 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
under vehicle corrosion
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
under vehicle corrosion
rear lights starting to fade
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?
Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
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H173 WVO is a 1990 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 H173 WVO, 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.
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H173 WVO is a 1990 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 6 November 1990.
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