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L318 NMV

1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,514 mi
Last recorded130,514 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D173,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL318 NMV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 130,514 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

n/s wiper worn

n/s/r tyre perished

poor beam pattern o/s

Fail 17 Jan 2014 130,514 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

n/s wiper worn

n/s/r tyre perished

poor beam pattern o/s

Pass 15 Mar 2012 127,360 miles

Corrosion to offside step.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 127,360 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Corrosion to offside step.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2011 120,708 miles

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

b/f doors has corrosion on edges

o/s/f door step under has corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2011 120,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

b/f doors has corrosion on edges

o/s/f door step under has corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2009 108,449 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 107,132 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 107,097 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 107,026 miles

Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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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L318 NMV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 173,746 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 L318 NMV, 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 32 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 L318 NMV registered?

L318 NMV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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