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C325 TRS

1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Silver Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

145,663 mi
Last recorded145,663 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D172,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC325 TRS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2006 145,663 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 145,554 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

insecure wiring under vehicle

oil leak at engine

Pass 1 Sep 2005 141,735 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2005 141,731 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2005 141,626 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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C325 TRS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Silver with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 172,649 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 C325 TRS, 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 40 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 C325 TRS registered?

C325 TRS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 8 April 1986.

Is C325 TRS safe to buy?

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