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J943 LLY

1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Blue Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

146,391 mi
Last recorded146,391 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D110,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ943 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 146,391 miles

Corrosion O/S & N/S body

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Lift in rear gearbox flange

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 146,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

lift in gearbox flange

Fail 28 Jul 2009 128,609 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight leak from power steering box

Pass 28 Jul 2009 128,609 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight leak from power steering box

Fail 13 Jul 2009 128,575 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 128,382 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 123,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 123,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 109,201 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 109,196 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.C.3a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 109,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 96,770 miles

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

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

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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J943 LLY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Blue with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 J943 LLY, 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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J943 LLY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 3 December 1991.

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