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P176 UAD

1996 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

262,021 mi
Last recorded262,021 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 UAD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2006 262,021 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 262,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2005 25,516 miles

both front discs rusty on edges

rear door does not lock with key

surface rust starting on various places on and underneath of vehicle body

Fail 1 Aug 2005 255,616 miles

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

both front discs rusty on edges

rear door does not lock with key

surface rust starting on various places on and underneath of vehicle body

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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P176 UAD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P176 UAD, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P176 UAD registered?

P176 UAD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P176 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P176 UAD shows 4 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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