MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,026 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all steelbrake pipes poor condition
exhaust front pipe clamp lose
o/s an n/s front spring bushes very poor condition
o/s rear inner tyre worn on inner edge
o/s rear spring out of line
rear flexi brake hoses poor condition
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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B559 VTM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 3,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 200,304 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 B559 VTM, 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 41 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 B559 VTM registered?
B559 VTM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 January 1985.
Is B559 VTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for B559 VTM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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