MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
515,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?
Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G897 OMR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Multi-colour with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.3% with a typical mileage of 137,414 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 G897 OMR, 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 37 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 G897 OMR registered?
G897 OMR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 16 November 1989.
Is G897 OMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for G897 OMR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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