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OLY 160P

1975 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Brown Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

299,561 mi
Last recorded299,561 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLY 160P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 299,561 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 299,561 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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OLY 160P is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Brown with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OLY 160P, 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 51 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 OLY 160P registered?

OLY 160P is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 30 September 1975.

Is OLY 160P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLY 160P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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