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K306 NKB

1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Cream Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

273,221 mi
Last recorded273,221 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D194,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK306 NKB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 273,221 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 270,844 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 270,843 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 268,598 miles

All front & rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

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

Chassis corroded

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Underbody corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 268,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All front & rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

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

Chassis corroded

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Underbody corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,754 miles

All rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 26,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 265,373 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust corroding

Front and rear axles corroded

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

NSR outer tyre sidewall cut but not exposing cords

NSR tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OS sill corroded front to rear

OSF step corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 265,373 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust corroding

Front and rear axles corroded

NSR outer tyre sidewall cut but not exposing cords

NSR tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OS sill corroded front to rear

OSF step corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 260,681 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Fail 21 Feb 2012 260,681 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2011 255,418 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 255,418 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 250,775 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2010 250,775 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2009 247,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2009 247,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 244,291 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2007 240,911 miles

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

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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K306 NKB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Cream with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K306 NKB, 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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K306 NKB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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