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70,467 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust a system becoming corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front bulk head corroded but not considered a prescribed area
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head and inner wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front bulk head and inner wheel arch corrosion similar to o/s but not considered and prescribed area
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Feed hose to rear axle rigid brake pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters on drag link are split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Feed hose to rear axle rigid brake pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working Fog tell tale light not working (switch) (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear position lamps affected by the operation of direction indicators offside and nearside (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Door mirror glass cracked not obligatory
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Extensive corrosion at bottom flange of front bulkhead,but not considered prescribed area.
N/s/f tyre splitting in the bottom of the treads, not yet deep enough to reach cords.
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
All steering link ball joint dust covers deterioted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake pipes coated in grease
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
All steering link ball joint dust covers deterioted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake pipes coated in grease
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all steering system ball joint dust covers slightly damaged
rear brake pipes coated in grease
Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all steering system ball joint dust covers slightly damaged
rear brake pipes coated in grease
Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
propshaft rubber missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
propshaft rubber missing
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front drag link, ball joint boot split
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Front drag link, ball joint boot split
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
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539 HHT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 88,247 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 539 HHT, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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539 HHT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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