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C566 PRN

1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Cream Diesel 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,352 mi
Last recorded81,352 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D194,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC566 PRN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,352 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,529 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,624 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 78,594 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,625 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 73,602 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,430 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 69,430 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,383 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 66,005 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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C566 PRN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Cream with a 3,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 194,584 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 C566 PRN, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C566 PRN registered?

C566 PRN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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