1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both rear floors rusted and thin at body mountings (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe front flange slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front springs front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

alternator belt loose

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both rear floors rusted and thin at body mountings (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe front flange slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front springs front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

alternator belt loose

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both have lift near limit (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear shackle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear shackle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner wheel arch holed

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

alternator drive belt loose

Body mounting fixings insecure 4 body mounting brackets insecure on body chassis, body chassis holed and very weak, 2 x outriggers nearside and 2 outriggers offside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear bracket broken and hanging down (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both have lift near limit (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear shackle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear shackle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner wheel arch holed

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

alternator drive belt loose

Body not fully secure rear body chassis cross members very rusty and weakened (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear mountings have a temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front spring front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both front spring rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake getting stiff to operate

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure both (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative does not stay on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure rear body chassis cross members very rusty and weakened (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear mountings have a temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both dirty inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front spring front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both front spring rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both flash fast (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake getting stiff to operate

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both front spring front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front springs front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear springs rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected dirty inside (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both front not working (3.4 (a))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear lower bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brakes imbalanced

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage loose passengers seat loose, seat belts fitted to seat (7.1.1 (b))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brakes imbalanced

wipers slow

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear body outrigger holed

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing holed

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play slight noise (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight noise from rear differential pinion

steering box damp (manual)

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both worn near limit (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear gaiter (2.2.C.1c)

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

body side crash bars brackets rusted and getting weak

both front inner step corners rusted

exhaust centre mounting rubber split

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both worn near limit (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear gaiter (2.2.C.1c)

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

body side crash bars brackets rusted and getting weak

both front inner step corners rusted

exhaust centre mounting rubber split

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both have lift nearing limit (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

exhaust centre mounting broken

lift at steering wheel

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven foot (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both have lift nearing limit (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

lift at steering wheel

o/s step corroded and weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe top gasket (7.1.2)

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear spring rear bushes (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front step

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

both side underun bars brackets rusted and weak

both steps holed at front

bulkhead corroded and holed nearside and offside

fuel filter damp

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

steering box damp

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

steering box damp

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

handbrake operation stiff

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

front brake balance near limit

o/s/f tyre getting perished