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H833 URC

1990 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,346 mi
Last recorded79,346 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 208D75,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH833 URC
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 79,346 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,707 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 77,659 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 75,824 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 75,622 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,779 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 66,742 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 66,669 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken (1.1.17 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,325 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,479 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2013 59,956 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs rusty

small mark in front screen

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,741 miles

bonnet corroded

front spring hangers corroded

o/s step corroded

rear spring mounts corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 59,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

bonnet rotten

brake discs rusty

corrosion to rear suspension mounts

exhaust rusty and hangers corroded

front spring hangers corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area

n/s/f windscreen panel rotten but not within prescribed area

o/s step holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 31 Aug 2006 59,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 55,258 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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H833 URC is a 1990 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H833 URC, 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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What year was H833 URC registered?

H833 URC is a 1990 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for H833 URC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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