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EWL 906Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Yellow Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

313,422 mi
Last recorded313,422 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D263,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 906Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2020 313,422 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all leaf spring shackle and anchor bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2019 313,348 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 309,693 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 309,666 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 308,146 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 308,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 304,690 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 304,663 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 304,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 304,054 miles

advisories as per fail cert. No. 702109080140

temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 8 Jul 2010 304,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

master cylinder damp

minimum reserve travel on service brake

rear x member corroded

slight corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 8 Jul 2009 302,782 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2008 300,854 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 300,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2007 299,485 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 10 May 2006 297,959 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes

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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EWL 906Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Yellow with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 EWL 906Y, 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 EWL 906Y registered?

EWL 906Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 29 March 1983.

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