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J656 MOD

1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,951 mi
Last recorded171,951 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D194,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ656 MOD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2008 171,951 miles

Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable corroded but not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 158,483 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2006 148,504 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 148,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r top marker light lens missing

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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J656 MOD is a 1992 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 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 J656 MOD, 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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What year was J656 MOD registered?

J656 MOD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 16 January 1992.

Is J656 MOD safe to buy?

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