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M393 YGO

1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,329 mi
Last recorded137,329 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D173,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM393 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2011 137,329 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 137,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 135,598 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 135,598 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 132,929 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 131,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 131,847 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 129,521 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 129,521 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 125,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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M393 YGO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M393 YGO, 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 M393 YGO registered?

M393 YGO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M393 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M393 YGO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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