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KCW 553W

1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

346,922 mi
Last recorded346,922 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2006
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D191,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCW 553W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2006 346,922 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 340,945 miles

Slight life off side and near side king pins. †Slight wear front and rear shackle bushes.

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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KCW 553W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 191,193 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 KCW 553W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KCW 553W registered?

KCW 553W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 8 July 1981.

Is KCW 553W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCW 553W shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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