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HTT 791V

1980 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,735 mi
Last recorded158,735 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 508 D153,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTT 791V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 158,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 158,735 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes covered in paint

n s f o s f floor holed near to seat mountings

Pass 26 Oct 2007 148,419 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 148,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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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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HTT 791V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 49.1% with a typical mileage of 153,372 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 HTT 791V, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HTT 791V registered?

HTT 791V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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