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D957 OSU

1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,826 mi
Last recorded180,826 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D172,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD957 OSU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 180,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 175,228 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 170,107 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 170,107 miles

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.

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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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.

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