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REY 206S

2003 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,605 mi
Last recorded170,605 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREY 206S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 170,605 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2021 170,605 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Braking system leaking Air (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 170,421 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 169,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front marker lights inop

Fail 18 Aug 2018 169,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect front and rear incorrect (0.1 (c))

front marker lights inop

Pass 12 Aug 2017 168,969 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Upper marker lights inop

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 167,737 miles

both front roof markers not working.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 167,438 miles

no seating at time of test except drivers seat.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 167,398 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab floor (5.2.6)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short loom (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting unsatisfactory mountings (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

no seating at time of test except drivers seat.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 166,864 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 166,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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REY 206S is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 REY 206S, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was REY 206S registered?

REY 206S is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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The MOT history for REY 206S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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