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K445 GYD

1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

383,612 mi
Last recorded383,612 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D194,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK445 GYD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 383,612 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

corrosion around side windows

most of rear seat belts twisted

n/s third row single seat. seat frame exposed in top of seat

o/s and n/s sills corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe to compensator corroded

rear door release catch rods loose

Fail 28 Oct 2008 383,605 miles

Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

corrosion around side windows

most of rear seat belts twisted

n/s third row single seat. seat frame exposed in top of seat

o/s and n/s sills corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe to compensator corroded

rear door release catch rods loose

Pass 19 Oct 2007 381,237 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 381,123 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 378,656 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 378,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 377,022 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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K445 GYD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K445 GYD, 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 K445 GYD registered?

K445 GYD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 2 December 1992.

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