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G780 PWT

1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,930 mi
Last recorded2,930 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D184,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG780 PWT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 2,930 miles

fuel hose from inline filter perished

Pass 5 May 2015 1,739 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 1,541 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 1,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 1,172 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 1,172 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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G780 PWT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G780 PWT, 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 G780 PWT registered?

G780 PWT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G780 PWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G780 PWT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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