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L592 YUE

1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

220,887 mi
Last recorded220,887 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D217,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL592 YUE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 220,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both front discs

Pass 5 Nov 2009 220,780 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 220,768 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 220,339 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 220,339 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 219,132 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 219,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 215,319 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 215,319 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L592 YUE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 217,912 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 L592 YUE, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L592 YUE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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