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N169 LFH

1995 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests38 (19 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

426,211 mi
Last recorded426,211 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 508 D381,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 LFH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 19 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 426,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 425,322 miles

Camper conversion.

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Rear & repeater lenses taped. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper arc scratch on windscreen

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 425,289 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Between/under front seats (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower/lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure pulls apart (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drag link end (off steering box drop arm) dust cover deteriorated/cracking

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light rear & repeater taped (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper arc scratch on windscreen

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 425,254 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Leisure battery (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger at step. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing X4 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing at body to chassis X2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wing at servo. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing at multiple places. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember at step. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing at body to chassis X2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing x4 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor where meets wooden panels. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear panel multiple holes. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play X2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator lens cracked.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat security but not excessive. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 425,127 miles

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

Cab floor/lower paneling heavily undersealed.

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

Fail 22 May 2023 425,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging/lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Cab floor/lower paneling heavily undersealed.

Camper conversion.

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 425,063 miles

Fuel pipe insecure at rear exhaust silencer (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

rear position lamps too bright

Pass 3 May 2022 422,341 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 422,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken showing light light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2021 421,826 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 421,825 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working two not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside All outline marker lamps not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 421,823 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 421,657 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 421,650 miles

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury marker lamp sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 419,654 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced all mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced all mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 419,646 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced all mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced all mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 418,069 miles

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

Nearside middle & rear marker light inoperative.

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

Offside front & rear marker light inoperative.

Offside roof marker light inoperative.

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 415,242 miles

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

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

Nearside middle & rear marker light inoperative.

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

Offside front & rear marker light inoperative.

Offside roof marker light inoperative.

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 415,247 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front spring rubber missing

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

Nearside center &rear marker light not working

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

Offside front & rear marker lights not working

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2016 415,242 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arches under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer arch cover loose (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front spring rubber missing

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

Nearside center & rear marker lights not working

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

Offside front & rear marker lights not working

Rear Body has slight corrosion both inner arches (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2015 403,510 miles

Front inner arches corroded and holed but not in a structural area

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 403,509 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Front inner arches corroded and holed but not in a structural area

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 400,454 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 400,426 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

o/s door step holed but outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Nov 2013 389,964 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 389,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 389,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 381,576 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 381,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 374,665 miles

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

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

corrosion forming on underside components and pipes

Fail 13 Jul 2011 374,663 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion forming on underside components and pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2010 361,136 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 361,135 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2009 356,212 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 338,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 321,857 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 303,902 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 303,902 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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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N169 LFH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 53.6% with a typical mileage of 381,576 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 N169 LFH, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N169 LFH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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