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H322 HVT

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

156,409 mi
Last recorded156,409 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH322 HVT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 156,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 154,404 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 151,887 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 151,887 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 149,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 145,326 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 140,269 miles

Left front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 136,704 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clean emissions (no print out)

Pass 11 Feb 2019 131,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 126,225 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,895 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 114,830 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 114,829 miles

Centre Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 109,048 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 109,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 102,955 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,071 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside rear light lens has slight damage

Fail 16 Mar 2012 91,790 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 87,547 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,660 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 68,572 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 54,634 miles

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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H322 HVT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,387 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H322 HVT, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H322 HVT registered?

H322 HVT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 28 January 1991.

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