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AUF 478K

2016 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Cream Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

244,014 mi
Last recorded244,014 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 478K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year2016
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 244,014 miles

offside hand brake effort slightly low

Fail 8 Sep 2017 244,009 miles

Central Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure front (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 243,873 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 243,873 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre has cuts in outer shoulder

engine has oil leak

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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AUF 478K is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Cream with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AUF 478K, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AUF 478K is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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