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C518 YBK

1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

183,616 mi
Last recorded183,616 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D200,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC518 YBK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 183,616 miles

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 181,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge /.uneven wear

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush worn/perished? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 181,465 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust burst (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe burst from box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge /.uneven wear

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush worn/perished? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 175,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre damage to outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 175,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre damage to outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 169,276 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fixing bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 leaf springs corded

front to rear brake pipe covered with grease

slight lift both front king pins

Fail 9 Jun 2016 169,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fixing bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 leaf springs corded

front to rear brake pipe covered with grease

slight lift both front king pins

Pass 11 May 2015 165,837 miles

all four road springs corroded

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both o/s and n/s/front wheel aches corroded

front number plate damaged but still readable

front to rear brake pipe greased

n/s/front marker light lense missing

Fail 1 May 2015 165,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four road springs corroded

both o/s and n/s/front wheel aches corroded

front number plate damaged but still readable

front to rear brake pipe greased

n/s/front marker light lense missing

Pass 15 May 2014 165,457 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both o/s and n/s front marker ligths in poor state of repair causing sharpe edges mounted on front bumper

o/s/front seat belt twisted

Fail 9 May 2014 165,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both o/s and n/s front marker ligths in poor state of repair causing sharpe edges mounted on front bumper

o/s/front seat belt twisted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 162,783 miles

engine oil low

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r outer tyre tread has slight shape distortion

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Fail 25 Apr 2013 162,783 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil low

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r outer tyre tread has slight shape distortion

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 19 Apr 2012 158,949 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside amber reflectors badly faded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 158,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside amber reflectors badly faded

Pass 21 May 2010 154,755 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

clutch worn

Fail 19 May 2010 154,755 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

clutch worn

Pass 9 May 2009 149,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 146,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 146,149 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 142,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 138,160 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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C518 YBK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 C518 YBK, 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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C518 YBK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 4 October 1985.

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