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FHG 362W

1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

326,220 mi
Last recorded326,220 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D191,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHG 362W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 326,220 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 319,665 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 314,307 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 314,307 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 309,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 304,104 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 304,069 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,075 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 293,072 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 293,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 290,272 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 290,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 288,377 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 285,343 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 279,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 269,736 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 261,651 miles

Large crack in front widscreen below offside wiper blade. Advise future replacement.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 252,913 miles

crack in front windscreen, below o/s wiper blade.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 92,106 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 235,202 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 225,980 miles

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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FHG 362W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHG 362W, 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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What year was FHG 362W registered?

FHG 362W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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The MOT history for FHG 362W shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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