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E824 HDX

1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

268,361 mi
Last recorded268,361 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D27,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE824 HDX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 268,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

genral body corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 10 Jun 2009 266,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general body corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2009 266,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general body corrosion

Pass 7 May 2008 264,315 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 May 2008 264,292 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Fail 2 Apr 2008 264,267 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 258,302 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f wheel has slight bind

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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E824 HDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E824 HDX, 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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What year was E824 HDX registered?

E824 HDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 6 October 1987.

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