MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
355,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Exhaust silencer baffles starting to deteriorate
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust silencer baffles starting to deteriorate
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
differential pinion seal leaking badly
nearside rear brake back plate damp, indicating a possible leak
parking brake application uneven
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in offside handbrake pivot shaft bearing.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?
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C536 YWX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 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 C536 YWX, 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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C536 YWX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 September 1985.
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