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J356 CVO

1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,912 mi
Last recorded74,912 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D110,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ356 CVO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,912 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 52,040 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r brake slightly weak

o/s seat belt retraction weak.

o/s/f indicator lamp lens damaged

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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J356 CVO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J356 CVO, 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 J356 CVO registered?

J356 CVO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 26 November 1991.

Is J356 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J356 CVO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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