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CLY 155Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Cream Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

478,998 mi
Last recorded478,998 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D263,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLY 155Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 478,998 miles

brake servo is corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes throughout the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle king pin thrust bearings have slight lift on both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear body has corrosion & deterioration both sides on inner wheel arch areas

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general minor corrosion throughout chassis & body structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet/front cover release is defective but does not prevent the inspection of components

Fail 24 Feb 2022 478,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity bulb is only just glowing (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure bolts are loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes throughout the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle king pin thrust bearings have slight lift on both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear body has corrosion & deterioration both sides on inner wheel arch areas

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general minor corrosion throughout chassis & body structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet/front cover release is defective but does not prevent the inspection of components

brake servo is corroded

throttle pedal control is sticky & does not release correctly

Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,827 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 477,805 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 475,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 475,797 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Both front king pins have play

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Tyre flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 471,808 miles

slight lift in both front king pins

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Aug 2017 471,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight lift in both front king pins

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2016 469,301 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jun 2016 469,301 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 May 2015 464,790 miles

N/S/R Upper tail Light Inop

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 460,902 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 460,897 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 459,176 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 457,137 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 455,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 453,082 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2008 448,482 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 446,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 446,179 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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CLY 155Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Cream with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 263,186 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 CLY 155Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CLY 155Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 4 March 1983.

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