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J292 LLK

1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Silver Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

266,309 mi
Last recorded266,309 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D110,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ292 LLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 266,309 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers poor

Fail 26 May 2016 266,309 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers poor

Pass 9 Jun 2015 258,217 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 249,594 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 249,262 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 239,481 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake servo hose just starting th chafe on bulkhead.

corrosion evident in the rear of the chassie.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 239,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake servo hose just starting th chafe on bulkhead.

corrosion evident in the rear of the chassie.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 228,848 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 220,311 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 211,259 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 202,400 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 191,583 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 180,967 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 169,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 158,564 miles

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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J292 LLK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Silver with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 110,446 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 J292 LLK, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J292 LLK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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