MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,204 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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20-VF-ZD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 11 July 1989.
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