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D243 YOO

1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,917 mi
Last recorded2,917 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D27,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD243 YOO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 2,917 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 2,917 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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D243 YOO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 27,786 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 D243 YOO, 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 39 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 D243 YOO registered?

D243 YOO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D243 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D243 YOO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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