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H321 XAM

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

90,196 mi
Last recorded90,196 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH321 XAM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 90,196 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged reflected image blurred (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 90,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged reflected image blurred (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 87,207 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 87,188 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose arm (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight nocking noise coming from steering box

Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,786 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 85,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,238 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Starting to perish (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,290 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 80,510 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt webbing frayed (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step/innersill weak (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s lower panel near windscreen corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower windscreen has corrosion at rubber attachment

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

various underside corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,800 miles

Nearside windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front inner step slightly corroded

Offside Front inner step slightly corroded

Offside Front steering box has slight play

various chassis corrosion / weak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,066 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust system blowing slightly on a joint

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

verious areas of chassis slightly rusty/thin

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

verious areas of chassis slightly rusty/thin

Fail 21 Aug 2013 74,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

verious areas of chassis slightly rusty/thin

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake disc slightly worn

verious areas of rear chassis slightly rusted/thin

Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,693 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 71,693 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 70,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 69,369 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 69,369 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,680 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 66,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 66,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,275 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 64,275 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 62,720 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 62,720 miles

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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H321 XAM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 190,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H321 XAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H321 XAM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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