MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
313,422 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.2.C.1c)
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)
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)
advisories as per fail cert. No. 702109080140
temporary repair to exhaust
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
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
n/s wiper split
corrosion to front brake pipes
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?
Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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EWL 906Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 29 March 1983.
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