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H390 PTX

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

53,029 mi
Last recorded53,029 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH390 PTX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 53,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 53,020 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 52,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion nearside front door,nearside front wing on front corner,front lower grill and also below windscreen area

Fail 29 Jan 2024 52,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion nearside front door,nearside front wing on front corner,front lower grill and also below windscreen area

Pass 30 Jan 2023 52,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease,material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease,material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 52,829 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease,material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease,material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 52,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

wiper blades slight streaking

Fail 17 Dec 2020 51,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm forward ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

wiper blades slight streaking

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,775 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 50,771 miles

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 Drag link 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))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroding

Offside Front Inner wing corroding

lower windscreen area starting to corrode

Fail 12 Apr 2018 49,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroding

Offside Front Inner wing corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

lower windscreen area starting to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,645 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,462 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,073 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 46,391 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 46,391 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 46,014 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 45,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 44,930 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 44,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight perishing n/s front tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 44,522 miles

both front inner wings above front wheels corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 14 May 2007 44,121 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 42,861 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H390 PTX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H390 PTX, 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 H390 PTX registered?

H390 PTX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 3 July 1991.

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