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EFB 317W

1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Grey Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,623 mi
Last recorded82,623 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D191,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFB 317W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,623 miles

exhaust smoking when cold

Fail 8 Dec 2020 82,617 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust smoking when cold

Fail 16 Sep 2020 82,610 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamp on lamp lens broken

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift

Pass 30 Sep 2019 81,237 miles

Nearside Front floor unable to examine repair

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 81,209 miles

Central Front Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury rear door rusty sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing n/s +o/s (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor unable to examine repair

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,886 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 74,918 miles

rear shock absorbers corroded/bushes split

vehicle leans to left

wipers not tested

Fail 1 Sep 2016 74,918 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear shock absorbers corroded/bushes split

vehicle leans to left

wipers not tested

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,308 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 747,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,055 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 72,055 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 65,969 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

nearside front of front spring eye bush deteriated. no movement.

offside headlamp image slightly blurred.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,076 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 63,035 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 61,362 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 61,362 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,309 miles

some inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 2 Oct 2009 58,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,488 miles

presenter stated that no goods except those required for living would be carried in rear compartment

Fail 28 Aug 2008 56,219 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 51,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,424 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 40,259 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 39,805 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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EFB 317W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Grey with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 191,193 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 EFB 317W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EFB 317W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 2 April 1981.

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