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H308 VHL

1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

208,102 mi
Last recorded208,102 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D153,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH308 VHL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 208,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 208,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 206,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 206,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 203,398 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 202,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre date stamped 2010

Fail 13 Sep 2022 202,059 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre date stamped 2010

Pass 10 Jul 2021 200,970 miles

both front, both nearside rear, and offside rear inner tyres dot coded 2010

Fail 22 Jun 2021 200,968 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front tyres dot coded 2010

Nearside Front both tyres dot coded 2010

Offside Rear Inner tyre dot coded 2010

Pass 17 May 2019 196,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside track rod dust cover perished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside track rod dust cover perished

Pass 25 Apr 2018 190,790 miles

Front Both brake discs surfaces corroded and scorred.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 190,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 190,463 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flex (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Park brake just met efficiency 17 %.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 190,078 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from bottom of gearbox bell housing suspect crank oil seal

Slight oil leak from oil filter housing

Fail 12 Jul 2016 190,078 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Slight oil leak from bottom of gearbox bell housing suspect crank oil seal

Slight oil leak from oil filter housing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 184,438 miles

gear oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 184,438 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 178,483 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 173,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank damp no visibel leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 173,453 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank damp no visibel leak

Fail 10 May 2012 166,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 166,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2011 157,211 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight cracking on nearside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 26 Feb 2011 157,211 miles

slight cracking on nearside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 23 Apr 2010 149,945 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 149,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 143,874 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 143,774 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410 D?

Based on 3,521 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
3,407
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 231
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Headlamp aim too low 138
fog lamp not working 109
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 108
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H308 VHL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 153,376 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 410 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H308 VHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 410 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H308 VHL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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