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J474 NLA

1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Maroon Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

333,087 mi
Last recorded333,087 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D194,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ474 NLA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 333,087 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) rear (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) rear (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just outside prescibed (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 333,087 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) rear (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) rear (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just outside prescibed (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 323,851 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 319,186 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

body work rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2013 317,220 miles

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 317,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,818 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 304,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 May 2011 304,058 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 299,838 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 299,827 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 293,016 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 293,016 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2008 287,202 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 287,147 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 27,999 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 27,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 272,745 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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J474 NLA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Maroon with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 194,584 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 J474 NLA, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J474 NLA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 18 June 1992.

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