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MOT Valid

1989 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · 539 HHT

539 HHT

1989 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 19/06/1989. Recorded mileage 70,467 miles. MOT valid until 09/08/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
Year / Origin
1989
MOT Status
Valid until 09/08/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
70,467 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/08/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2300cc

539 HHT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
  • 70,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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539 HHT Mileage History

  1. 24/07/202363,621 mi
  2. 11/08/202363,612 mi-9 mi
  3. 31/07/202468,069 mi+4,457 mi
  4. 09/08/202569,776 mi+1,707 mi
  5. 04/08/202670,467 mi+691 mi

Average of roughly 2,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

539 HHT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 14:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (539 HHT) between July 2023 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head and inner wheel arc”.

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