MOT Status
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Free movement on brake pedal during service brake operation
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off fixed by tape (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Fixed by tape. (0.1 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicking to the right (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicking to the right. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Free movement on brake pedal during service brake operation
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off fixed by tape (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Fixed by tape. (0.1 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?
Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
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D876 YCH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 D876 YCH, 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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D876 YCH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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