MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,360 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
oil leaking from steering box seal
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
oil leaking from steering box seal
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
bonnet does not fasten correctly
brake pedal anti slip worn
nearside mirror fitted with duck-tape
Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
bonnet does not fasten correctly
brake pedal anti slip worn
nearside mirror fitted with duck-tape
offside inner tyre under inflated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?
Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MML 979W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 191,193 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 MML 979W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MML 979W registered?
MML 979W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 9 March 1981.
Is MML 979W safe to buy?
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