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NDT 631X

1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,636 mi
Last recorded133,636 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2005
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D191,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDT 631X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2005 133,636 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 133,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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NDT 631X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 NDT 631X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NDT 631X registered?

NDT 631X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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