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G50 DPD

1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

257,300 mi
Last recorded257,300 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D184,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG50 DPD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 257,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cracks (tread) in all four rear tyres

small splits in outer side wall of o/s/r tyre.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 257,272 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cracks (tread) in all four rear tyres

small splits in outer side wall of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 257,152 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 257,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 255,520 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 255,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 252,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G50 DPD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G50 DPD, 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 G50 DPD registered?

G50 DPD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 16 January 1990.

Is G50 DPD safe to buy?

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