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D714 TGN

1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

205,738 mi
Last recorded205,738 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D27,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD714 TGN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 205,738 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 205,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 205,668 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2006 203,629 miles

Both kingpins have slight lift

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 203,629 miles

Both kingpins have slight lift

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D714 TGN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D714 TGN, 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 D714 TGN registered?

D714 TGN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 3 July 1987.

Is D714 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D714 TGN shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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