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KRS 808V

2002 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

292,059 mi
Last recorded292,059 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRS 808V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2014 292,059 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 292,059 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 292,059 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 292,069 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 292,059 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 292,059 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

brake test not carried out due to failure of cable

Pass 24 Jul 2009 292,059 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 292,059 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 288,068 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 288,068 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet insecure

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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KRS 808V is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 KRS 808V, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KRS 808V registered?

KRS 808V is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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