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DLS 691Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Yellow Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D263,186 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLS 691Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010
Pass 2 Aug 2006 327,397 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 327,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

n/s/f inner wind small hole (under bonnet)

side marker lamps inoperative

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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DLS 691Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Yellow with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 263,186 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 DLS 691Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLS 691Y registered?

DLS 691Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is DLS 691Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLS 691Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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