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H522 GTJ

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Multi-colour Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,010 mi
Last recorded167,010 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH522 GTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 167,010 miles

Some corrision to floor section NSF TRE Boot small hole Both front brake flexi hoses poor

Pass 19 Oct 2017 162,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 162,877 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

centre floor slightly corrpoded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 162,876 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

centre floor slightly corrpoded

Pass 20 May 2016 162,621 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 162,594 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 161,251 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 158,625 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 152,939 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 149,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 144,099 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 144,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 139,007 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 132,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 126,777 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 120,853 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 114,025 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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H522 GTJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Multi-colour with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H522 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 H522 GTJ registered?

H522 GTJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H522 GTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H522 GTJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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