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20-VF-ZD

1989 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,204 mi
Last recorded104,204 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 508 D137,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20-VF-ZD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 104,204 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 103,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 101,785 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 101,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jul 2019 100,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed in cab (0.2 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not legible on chassis (0.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front fog light switch faulty

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

engine and gearbox covers fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?

Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
2,904
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 188
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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20-VF-ZD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.3% with a typical mileage of 137,414 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 508 D fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 20-VF-ZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 508 D typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 20-VF-ZD registered?

20-VF-ZD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 11 July 1989.

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