MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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