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BRB 325T

1978 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

270,111 mi
Last recorded270,111 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRB 325T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 270,111 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 270,108 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 270,106 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 269,827 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 269,788 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 269,215 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 269,199 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 268,651 miles

seat belt exempt

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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BRB 325T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BRB 325T, 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 48 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 BRB 325T registered?

BRB 325T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is BRB 325T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRB 325T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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