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ONC 360W

1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

420,382 mi
Last recorded420,382 miles
Recorded on19 May 2006
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D191,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONC 360W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2006 420,382 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 420,319 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ONC 360W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White 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 ONC 360W, 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 ONC 360W registered?

ONC 360W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is ONC 360W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONC 360W 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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