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B894 MEC

1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Cream Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,197 mi
Last recorded252,197 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D200,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB894 MEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 252,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 248,560 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 248,446 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 245,826 miles

Evidence of wheel contact with rear wheel arches.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 242,887 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Marker light inop

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 241,099 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body have slight corrosion near the light lens

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2017 239,742 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 239,727 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 238,935 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 238,192 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 238,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,158 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 23,158 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 229,420 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 229,420 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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B894 MEC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Cream with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 B894 MEC, 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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B894 MEC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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