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L594 YUE

1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

270,102 mi
Last recorded270,102 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D217,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL594 YUE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 270,102 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body on poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2018 267,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

body work has general corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2017 264,066 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 264,039 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 260,955 miles

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

front brake hose ferrels corroded

vehicle body corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 260,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 3 inc front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake hose ferrels corroded

vehicle body corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 259,563 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drag link ball joint rubbers deteriated

exhaust not tight

rear spring eye bushes deteriated

Pass 13 Jan 2014 256,772 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside mirror deteriated

slight leak from steering box

slight steering freeplay

Pass 9 Jan 2013 251,795 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 251,795 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 246,675 miles

projection at front and rear

Fail 15 Dec 2011 246,653 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 242,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer rear mounting clamp missing / system still secure

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

wireing at rear insecure

Fail 23 Dec 2010 242,789 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer rear mounting clamp missing / system still secure

front exhaust mounting nut/bolt loose

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r light lense damaged / temp repair done

wireing at rear insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2009 236,861 miles

both outer sills coroded

nsr brake has slight drag

steering balljoints rubber boots split

Fail 24 Sep 2009 266,084 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

both outer sills coroded

steering balljoints rubber boots split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 229,661 miles

os headlight pattern is poor

osr inner tyre worn close to limit

rear shackle bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Sep 2007 220,526 miles

FOG LAMP SWITCH FAULTY

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

O/S/R INDICATOR SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO THE SIDE

SURFACE CORROSSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Fail 25 Sep 2007 220,526 miles

FOG LAMP SWITCH FAULTY

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

O/S/R INDICATOR SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO THE SIDE

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

SURFACE CORROSSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Fail 8 Sep 2006 217,912 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

vehicle lighting system in generaly poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2006 217,912 miles

vehicle lighting system in generaly poor condition

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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L594 YUE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L594 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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L594 YUE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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