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539 HHT

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,467 mi
Last recorded70,467 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration539 HHT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 69,776 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 68,069 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 63,612 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 63,621 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 63,499 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Feed hose to rear axle rigid brake pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 63,499 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,093 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 62,093 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,974 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jul 2019 59,187 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 59,187 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,183 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 58,183 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 57,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,222 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 56,217 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,336 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 54,329 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2013 54,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 53,888 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2012 53,888 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2011 53,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,458 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,039 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 53,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 50,809 miles

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)

Fail 14 May 2008 50,809 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,576 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 48,576 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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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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