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NHD 471T

1978 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

300,899 mi
Last recorded300,899 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHD 471T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 300,899 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 300,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 300,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2006 300,811 miles

corrosion on by brake pedal area

Fail 8 Aug 2006 300,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

heavy corrosion on brake pedal mounting area

heavy corrosion on offside & nearside front & rear chassis outriggers

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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NHD 471T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 NHD 471T, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NHD 471T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 13 November 1978.

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