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B559 VTM

1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,026 mi
Last recorded152,026 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D200,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB559 VTM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 152,026 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 151,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 149,054 miles

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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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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