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B976 WOR

1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,809 mi
Last recorded191,809 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D263,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB976 WOR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 191,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exterior body work corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 191,742 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

body work on outside a bit tatty

Pass 7 Dec 2011 191,663 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 191,583 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

number plate light flashing with indicator

Pass 31 May 2010 191,485 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 191,485 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 May 2009 191,293 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 May 2009 191,293 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 190,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2008 190,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 185,536 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 185,220 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 185,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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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B976 WOR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 263,186 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 B976 WOR, 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 43 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 B976 WOR registered?

B976 WOR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 8 August 1983.

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