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Mercedes-Benz 208 D

White and Blue · Diesel · 1989 · 2,300 cc

539 HHTMOT history

539 HHT is a white and blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 70,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,467 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
539 HHT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
208 D
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

539 HHT was last recorded at 70,467 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2023: 63,612 miles, lower than 63,621 miles on 24 Jul 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,776 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
691 miles
Average per year
1,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,467 miles
  • 2025 – 69,776 miles
  • 2024 – 68,069 miles
  • 2023 – 63,612 miles
  • 2022 – 63,499 miles
  • 2021 – 62,093 miles
  • 2020 – 59,974 miles
  • 2019 – 59,187 miles
  • 2017 – 58,183 miles
  • 2016 – 57,226 miles
  • 2015 – 56,222 miles
  • 2014 – 54,336 miles
  • 2013 – 54,106 miles
  • 2012 – 53,888 miles
  • 2011 – 53,582 miles
  • 2010 – 53,458 miles
  • 2009 – 53,039 miles
  • 2008 – 50,809 miles
  • 2007 – 49,086 miles
  • 2006 – 48,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,467 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake pipes coated in grease

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Feed hose to rear axle rigid brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,467 miles (+691)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,467 miles
    Test number
    979760585325
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass69,776 miles (+1,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,776 miles
    Test number
    795957907644
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass68,069 miles (+4,457)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,069 miles
    Test number
    902680691636
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust a system becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass63,612 miles (-9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,612 miles
    Test number
    618021399920
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bulk head corroded but not considered a prescribed area

  5. Fail63,621 miles (+122)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,621 miles
    Test number
    386855403264
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head and inner wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bulk head and inner wheel arch corrosion similar to o/s but not considered and prescribed area

  6. Pass63,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,499 miles
    Test number
    104921644605
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Feed hose to rear axle rigid brake pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail63,499 miles (+1,406)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,499 miles
    Test number
    801490819020
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters on drag link are split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Feed hose to rear axle rigid brake pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass62,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    117508970066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail62,093 miles (+2,119)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    794155699711
    • MajorFront Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working Fog tell tale light not working (switch) (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear position lamps affected by the operation of direction indicators offside and nearside (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door mirror glass cracked not obligatory
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass59,974 miles (+787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,974 miles
    Test number
    779862635898
    • AdvisoryExtensive corrosion at bottom flange of front bulkhead,but not considered prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre splitting in the bottom of the treads, not yet deep enough to reach cords.

  11. Pass59,187 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    59,187 miles
    Test number
    869030988386
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail59,187 miles (+1,004)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,187 miles
    Test number
    590243831470
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass58,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,183 miles
    Test number
    340211386129
    • AdvisoryAll steering link ball joint dust covers deterioted
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes coated in grease

  14. Fail58,183 miles (+957)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,183 miles
    Test number
    416042721959
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryAll steering link ball joint dust covers deterioted
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes coated in grease

  15. Pass57,226 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    818895129629
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryAll steering system ball joint dust covers slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes coated in grease

  16. Fail57,226 miles (+1,004)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    823501141416
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryAll steering system ball joint dust covers slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes coated in grease

  17. Pass56,222 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,222 miles
    Test number
    348833975189
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePropshaft rubber missing

  18. Fail56,217 miles (+1,881)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,217 miles
    Test number
    256744165453
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePropshaft rubber missing

  19. Pass54,336 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    195261184162
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

  20. Fail54,329 miles (+223)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,329 miles
    Test number
    188052774123
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

  21. Pass54,106 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,106 miles
    Test number
    678203933113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    865710732108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Fail53,888 miles (+306)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    475769622136
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  24. Pass53,582 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,582 miles
    Test number
    169918331180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,458 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,458 miles
    Test number
    993701310104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,039 miles
    Test number
    331184919179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,039 miles (+2,230)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,039 miles
    Test number
    864992619101
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Pass50,809 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,809 miles
    Test number
    463976738115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront drag link, ball joint boot split

  29. Fail50,809 miles (+1,723)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,809 miles
    Test number
    112465138117
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront drag link, ball joint boot split

  30. Pass49,086 miles (+510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,086 miles
    Test number
    173010567499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass48,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,576 miles
    Test number
    182843986434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail48,576 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,576 miles
    Test number
    194153386473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about 539 HHT

What vehicle is registration 539 HHT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 539 HHT on a white and blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 31 Dec 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 539 HHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 539 HHT is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 539 HHT?
The MOT on 539 HHT is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 539 HHT done?
539 HHT was recorded at 70,467 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,075 miles a year.
Has 539 HHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 539 HHT has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 539 HHT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 539 HHT find?
539 HHT passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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