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A442 HND

1984 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

287,311 mi
Last recorded287,311 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 508 D201,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA442 HND
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 287,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 287,311 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 275,790 miles

rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Fail 22 Mar 2012 275,790 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 15 Apr 2011 256,245 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 258,203 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 244,903 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 244,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 244,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 231,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front door partly missing

windsreen cracked nearside

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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A442 HND is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 201,947 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 A442 HND, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A442 HND is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 5 April 1984.

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