1991 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · H131 KBL
1991 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 66,887 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H131 KBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 66,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H131 KBL Mileage History
- 11/04/202363,475 mi
- 14/04/202363,497 mi+22 mi
- 04/07/202564,636 mi+1,139 mi
- 07/07/202564,645 mi+9 mi
- 09/07/202666,887 mi+2,242 mi
Average of roughly 1,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H131 KBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (H131 KBL) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dir”.
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