MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
257,948 miNot all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front entry step slight corrosion
Offside Front entry step slight corrosion
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front entry step slight corrosion
Offside Front entry step slight corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s door step has excessive corrosion
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s door step has excessive corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake pad warning light on
nsr upper marker lamp inop
osf brake pad wiring rubbing wheel
towbar electrics inop(testable in 2014)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake pad warning light on
nsr upper marker lamp inop
osf brake pad wiring rubbing wheel
towbar electrics inop(testable in 2014)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Inner Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Coolant leak
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake pad warning light on
o/s/f brake pad sensor wiring rubbing wheel
propshaft bolt loose (front)
towbar electrics inop (testable in 2014)
vehicle battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Oil leak
fuel cap not checked
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?
Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
E353 WTJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Gold with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 E353 WTJ, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of E353 WTJ?
You can check the full history of E353 WTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was E353 WTJ registered?
E353 WTJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 6 June 1988.
Is E353 WTJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for E353 WTJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E353 WTJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E353 WTJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.