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B85 LRR

1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

267,178 mi
Last recorded267,178 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D200,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB85 LRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 267,178 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 264,872 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 264,872 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 264,603 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 264,592 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 263,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 263,577 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 262,292 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2016 261,378 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 256,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front / both rears / front to rear / rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 256,677 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 251,529 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 246,027 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 237,479 miles

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 237,479 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 233,808 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 233,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 231,161 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 231,161 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 226,145 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 225,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009
Fail 14 Jan 2009

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 212,764 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 212,764 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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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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