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B84 FPU

1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,919 mi
Last recorded84,919 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D200,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB84 FPU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 84,919 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 84,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,011 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 77,944 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 76,882 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 70,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 58,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached D bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,326 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2016 15,845 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,400 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

front tyres sidewalls cracking

fuel pipe underside damp

n/s/f shockabsorber bottom securing bracket slightly insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2014 15,116 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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B84 FPU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B84 FPU, 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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B84 FPU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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