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H313 VKU

1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Cream Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,224 mi
Last recorded104,224 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D184,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH313 VKU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 104,224 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 104,106 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 99,013 miles

All Steering Ball Joint Covers Perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 98,997 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All Steering Ball Joint Covers Perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 98,986 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All steering ball joint dust covers perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 96,191 miles

Drivers Inner Door Handle Broken But Still Functioning As Intended

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyres Uneven Wear

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 96,191 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyres Uneven Wear

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 94,535 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 91,446 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 91,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front hub cap rough.

Pass 23 May 2019 90,709 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 86,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st joint very poor condition. (7.1.2)

fog lamp switch operation.

fuel leak off pipes damp/wet.

Pass 17 May 2017 84,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition. (7.1.2)

fog lamp switch operation.

Pass 3 May 2016 75,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

fog light switch worn

oil leak engine

wear in indicator stalk

Fail 3 May 2016 75,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

fog light switch worn

oil leak engine

wear in indicator stalk

Pass 5 May 2015 164,273 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,715 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.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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H313 VKU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Cream with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H313 VKU, 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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H313 VKU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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