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G266 ABK

1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

215,891 mi
Last recorded215,891 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D184,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG266 ABK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 215,891 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 214,993 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 213,203 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 210,962 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 209,964 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 206,844 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both front (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 205,820 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 203,384 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 203,342 miles

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

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

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 5 Jun 2014 202,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 May 2013 199,819 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 198,631 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)

corrosion in both front inner wings

Pass 20 May 2010 197,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 196,484 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 192,571 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 172,905 miles

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Fail 14 Aug 2006 172,905 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside inner sill corroded

offside rear inner quarter panel corroded

slight corrosion underside of nearside front step

Pass 18 Aug 2005 165,030 miles

engine oil leaks

slight wear offside front spring,front eye bush

steering box damp with oil

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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G266 ABK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 184,269 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 G266 ABK, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G266 ABK registered?

G266 ABK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 17 May 1990.

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