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J349 LLW

1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,284 mi
Last recorded183,284 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D110,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ349 LLW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 183,284 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 183,219 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 174,988 miles

slight play on front draglink end

Fail 7 Feb 2007 174,988 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

slight play on front draglink end

Pass 6 Feb 2006 159,123 miles

rear roll bar axle mount bushes worn

reserve travel at hand brake lever just passes

slight play on drag link end under load

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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J349 LLW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J349 LLW, 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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What year was J349 LLW registered?

J349 LLW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 2 October 1991.

Is J349 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J349 LLW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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