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H521 GTJ

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,304 mi
Last recorded103,304 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH521 GTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 103,304 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 103,304 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 103,302 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 103,302 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,200 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,585 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2018 102,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 May 2017 102,187 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,795 miles

All chassis outriggers showing slight corrosion

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 99,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 91,382 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,782 miles

some movement in steering box mecamism

Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,387 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 23 Apr 2012 88,387 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering box

Fail 12 Apr 2011 87,896 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/r footbrake lower effort than o/s/r

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,896 miles

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

n/s/r footbrake lower effort than o/s/r

Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,414 miles

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

n/s/r footbrake and hand brake lower effort than o/s/r

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,661 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,674 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 85,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 85,041 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 85,041 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 83,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 83,616 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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H521 GTJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H521 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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What year was H521 GTJ registered?

H521 GTJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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