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CNZ 3064

1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

323,047 mi
Last recorded323,047 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D184,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 3064
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 323,047 miles

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))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drivers step heavily corroded

Unable to open bonnet

Washers not tested due to missing wipers

Pass 31 Mar 2010 318,161 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 318,161 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 313,628 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 313,537 miles

Centre Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 308,412 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 308,390 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion to offside front under step not within prescribed area

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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CNZ 3064 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 184,269 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 CNZ 3064, 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 36 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 CNZ 3064 registered?

CNZ 3064 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 13 December 1990.

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