MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,826 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
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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D957 OSU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 172,649 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 D957 OSU, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D957 OSU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 17 December 1986.
Is D957 OSU safe to buy?
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