MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
370,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper side light not working
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper side light not working
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front doors corroded
corrosion both rear outriggers behind and above rear wheels
corrosion both rear outriggers by rear cross member
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Body mounting fixings insecure crossmembers corroded at body mountings nearside and offside /2x crossmembers (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
all body outriggers corroded
front doors corroded
oil leak engine
Nearside Door corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front inner roof corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Leaf spring bushes deteriorated
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front leaf spring bushes deteriorated
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
light corrosion to under body and chaise
upper offside screen surround corroded
Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing passangers front (5.2.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
light corrosion to under body and chaise
upper offside screen surround corroded
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
light corrosion to chssis and lower body panels
upper offside screen surround/ A pillar corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
light corrosion to chssis and lower body panels
upper offside screen surround/ A pillar corroded
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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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PIW 4620 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 172,649 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 PIW 4620, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PIW 4620 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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