MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
267,178 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears / rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted but serviceable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear light lens damaged but not affecting function
steering drag link gaiters deteriorated but not to excess
superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess
superficial corrosion to underside suspension but not to excess
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears / rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted but serviceable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear light lens damaged but not affecting function
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
steering drag link gaiters deteriorated but not to excess
superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess
superficial corrosion to underside suspension but not to excess
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened but not affecting operation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive lamp lens damaged but not affecting lights (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear light lens damaged but not affecting operation
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected start switch (4.11 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake servo (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake cailper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front / both rears / front to rear / rear section (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front / both rears / front to rear / rear section (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion n/s front floor pan/box not considerd a prscibed area
wear front hubs
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion n/s front floor pan/box not considerd a prscibed area
wear front hubs
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s lower mirror glass missing
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?
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B85 LRR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B85 LRR, 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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B85 LRR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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