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P178 UAD

1996 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,875 mi
Last recorded183,875 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 UAD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 183,875 miles

Advise front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 16 Apr 2012 183,875 miles

Advise front wiper blades starting to split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 175,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 175,430 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 175,421 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 175,368 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 175,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 156,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 140,965 miles

vehicle presented with 11 seats fitted

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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P178 UAD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P178 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 P178 UAD registered?

P178 UAD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P178 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 UAD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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