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H509 GTJ

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Pink Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,866 mi
Last recorded79,866 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH509 GTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 79,866 miles

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2018 78,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside/offside (2.5.A.1c)

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2018 78,628 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside/offside (2.5.A.1c)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2017 78,131 miles

Rear suspension leaf springs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,762 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 76,762 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,546 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Indicator light doesn't appear on the dashboard

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2015 75,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber missing

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Indicator light doesn't appear on the dashboard

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

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside inner panel slightly corroded

offside inner steering arm balljoint deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,048 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,039 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 67,039 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,984 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 65,139 miles

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

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

under neath coverd by under sill

Fail 13 Apr 2007 65,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underneath covered by under seal.

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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H509 GTJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Pink with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H509 GTJ, 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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H509 GTJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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