MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Advise front wiper blades starting to split
Advise front wiper blades starting to split
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
vehicle presented with 11 seats fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?
Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Does P178 UAD have outstanding finance?
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