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K164 DTW

1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,889 mi
Last recorded5,889 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D194,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK164 DTW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 5,889 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2013 5,627 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

various areas of corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2013 5,627 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

misting of oil on steering box

various areas of corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2011 5,269 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SLOW PUNCTURE OSRO TYRE

Fail 26 Sep 2011 5,267 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slow puncture osro tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 5,262 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 5,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 5,256 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 5,252 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 4,014 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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K164 DTW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 K164 DTW, 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 K164 DTW registered?

K164 DTW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 16 October 1992.

Is K164 DTW safe to buy?

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