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K145 EYL

1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,701 mi
Last recorded26,701 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D173,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK145 EYL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

all rear tyres slight cracking

corrosion all over body

Fail 27 Jun 2017 266,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

all rear tyres slight cracking

corrosion all over body

Pass 31 May 2016 264,494 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

all rear tyres cracking

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 262,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 256,820 miles

some rust o/s rear brake pipe.. both front brake discs scored... some wear in o/s stub pin and bush... o/s front floor corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 256,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

some rust o/s rear brake pipe.. both front brake discs scored... some wear in o/s stub pin and bush... o/s front floor corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 251,496 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 251,496 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 244,992 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges. some play in both front stub pins and front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Mar 2010 244,992 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on outer edges. some play in both front stub pins and front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Mar 2009 237,415 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 237,415 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 231,165 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 231,165 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 207,865 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 188,781 miles

slight noise from steering box

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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K145 EYL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 173,746 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 K145 EYL, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K145 EYL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 23 February 1994.

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