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A480 MJX

1984 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,523 mi
Last recorded207,523 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 508 D201,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA480 MJX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 207,523 miles

1 bonnet wont lock in close postion 2 corrosion around bottom of windscreen n/s/f & o/s/f cornors

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 207,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

1 bonnet wont lock in close postion 2 corrosion around bottom of windscreen n/s/f & o/s/f cornors

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 207,431 miles

large under side engine cover is fitted,it is not fully secure

Fail 9 Feb 2008 207,400 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

large under side engine cover is fitted,it is not fully secure

Pass 21 Jul 2006 199,807 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 199,807 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A480 MJX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A480 MJX, 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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What year was A480 MJX registered?

A480 MJX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 24 January 1984.

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