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B854 YOD

1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

359,086 mi
Last recorded359,086 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D200,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB854 YOD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2007 359,086 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 355,144 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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B854 YOD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B854 YOD, 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 B854 YOD registered?

B854 YOD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 11 June 1985.

Is B854 YOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B854 YOD shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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