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KGY 304V

2016 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 3780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

247,018 mi
Last recorded247,018 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGY 304V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,780cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 247,018 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing on front pipe to silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

No rear fog lamp fitted.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 247,018 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip beam pattern to the wrong side. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip beam pattern to the wrong side. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing on front pipe to silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both tyres. (5.2.3 (l))

No rear fog lamp fitted.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both tyres. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 246,447 miles

Front brake hose ferrule covers deteriorated

Front leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated, have movement (marginal pass)

Offside rear marker light damaged, showing white light

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in front wheel bearing

front/rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2019 246,447 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake hose ferrule covers deteriorated

Front leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated, have movement (marginal pass)

Offside rear marker light damaged, showing white light

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in front wheel bearing

front/rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2018 246,281 miles

Both side repeaters discoloured

Exhaust system corroded and exhaust box mounting bracket broken

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Front suspension leaf springs corroded and all shackle bushes deteriorated and have movement (Marginal pass)

Offside rear marker light damaged and insecure

Rear leaf springs corroded

Registration plate lamp dim

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 28 Jul 2018 246,281 miles

Both side repeaters discoloured

Exhaust system corroded and exhaust box mounting bracket broken

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Front suspension leaf springs corroded and all shackle bushes deteriorated and have movement (Marginal pass)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear marker light damaged and insecure

Rear leaf springs corroded

Registration plate lamp dim

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 19 Jul 2017 245,476 miles

Various oil leaks

Fail 18 Jul 2017 245,475 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm at both ends (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 1 Jul 2016 240,500 miles

Front Springs rear shackle bushes worn

Metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2016 240,500 miles

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

Front Springs rear shackle bushes worn

Metal brake pipes rusty

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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KGY 304V is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 3,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KGY 304V, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KGY 304V is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 October 2016.

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