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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Silencer Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Underside has General Corrosion
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Silencer Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Underside has General Corrosion
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside has been patch welded on out riggers and insteps and undersealed
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill & excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill & excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Slight movement in both front king pins
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded by spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded / sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust by rear leave spring on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door step area ,not within 30cm of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged small crack (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack, not affecting drivers view ahead. (3.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from rear of engine area. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged small crack (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack, not affecting drivers view ahead. (3.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Cracks Showing to All Tyres but No Cords Showing
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush King pin Has Lift (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Small Crack In mirror But Not effecting Veiw
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating very dull (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Lower Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both Not Working (1.1.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Cracks Showing to All Tyres but No Cords Showing
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush King pin Has Lift (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Small Crack In mirror But Not effecting Veiw
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B508 REA is a 1985 Mercedes Unknown in Yellow with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B508 REA is a 1985 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 March 1985.
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