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L968 GWN

1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,440 mi
Last recorded174,440 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D173,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL968 GWN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 174,440 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 174,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 174,399 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 174,399 miles

Fuel hose leaking Engine bay leak off (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 174,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner wheel arches corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 174,399 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSR & OSR inner wheel arches corroded

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear inner sill corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 173,093 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 173,092 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 172,545 miles

dashboard binnacle insecure

offside rear leaf spring rubber separator missing

offside rear lower inner body corroded/holed

Fail 24 Jul 2018 175,512 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak injector 4 area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

dashboard binnacle insecure

offside rear leaf spring rubber separator missing

offside rear lower inner body corroded/holed

Pass 20 Jul 2017 171,856 miles

Leaf spring slipper slightly worn all rear pads (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance holed- but red bulb fitted (1.1.A.3d)

sills corroded on both sides

Fail 20 Jul 2017 171,856 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector leak off end (7.2.3)

Leaf spring slipper slightly worn all rear pads (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance holed- but red bulb fitted (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

sills corroded on both sides

Pass 12 Jul 2016 171,021 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 170,992 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding o/s/f flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 169,966 miles

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s side postion lamp not working

n/s/f upper postion lamp lens missing

n/s/r and o/s/r upper postion lamps missing

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 169,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s side postion lamp not working

n/s/f upper postion lamp lens missing

n/s/r and o/s/r upper postion lamps missing

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 166,358 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Slight engine oil leak

Throttle pedal sticking slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2014 166,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Slight engine oil leak

Throttle pedal sticking slightly

Fail 27 May 2014 166,260 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

underside undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2013 161,445 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroided

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

Nearside side markers inop

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

Offside front top marker light lens missing

Offside x2 side marker lights inop

Rear top marker lights inop and damaged

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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L968 GWN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L968 GWN, 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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L968 GWN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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