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FSC 401X

1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Cream Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,222 mi
Last recorded168,222 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D191,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSC 401X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 168,222 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2016 165,325 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 162,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight lift in king pins

Pass 26 Apr 2014 162,008 miles

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

nearside front side repeater lamp not working

offside front upper section of inner wheel arch rusty/holed

offside rear axle half shaft has two studs broken/missing from shaft fixing

Pass 4 May 2013 158,870 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)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 156,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side front inner wheel arche corroded

off side rear half sharft nuts loose

under body components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 May 2012 156,483 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side front inner wheel arche corroded

off side rear half sharft nuts loose

under body components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2011 151,716 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 151,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 151,368 miles

advise lift in nearside and offside front king pins

Pass 11 Nov 2008 149,148 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 149,111 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 147,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise slight lift in n/s and o/s king pins

Fail 24 Sep 2007 147,475 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise slight lift in n/s and o/s king pins

Pass 3 Nov 2006 145,526 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 145,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hazard warning lamps not working

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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FSC 401X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Cream with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FSC 401X, 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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FSC 401X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 15 October 1981.

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