1991 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · H596 GDV
1991 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 17 Apr 1991. Recorded mileage 230,623 km. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 230,623 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H596 GDV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 230,623 km recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H596 GDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (H596 GDV) between May 2007 and October 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt connecting ”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
H596 GDV Odometer History
- 11/05/2007148,314 km
- 19/05/2008152,889 mi
- 09/06/2009160,604 km
- 08/07/2010165,113 mi
- 11/07/2011171,637 mi+6,524 mi
- 30/07/2012173,471 mi+1,834 mi
- 30/07/2013189,018 mi+15,547 mi
- 29/07/2014187,867 km
- 21/07/2015189,197 km+1,330 km
- 24/07/2015189,247 km+50 km
- 19/07/2016192,744 km+3,497 km
- 18/07/2017201,218 km+8,474 km
- 06/08/2018205,976 km+4,758 km
- 31/07/2019210,466 km+4,490 km
- 29/07/2020212,701 km+2,235 km
- 07/08/2020212,725 mi
- 06/08/2021215,303 km
- 22/08/2022218,341 mi
- 07/08/2023219,846 mi+1,505 mi
- 08/08/2023219,846 mi
- 13/09/2024226,097 km
- 31/10/2025230,623 km+4,526 km
- 31/10/2025230,623 km
Average of roughly 4,455 km per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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