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TMM 74Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,747 mi
Last recorded133,747 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D263,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMM 74Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 133,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 132,900 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 132,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 132,545 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all dust cover on the rod are deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside brake pipes covered in grease front to rear

Rear both rear shock absorbers rubber bushes are deteriorated

both front and rear leaf spring rubber bushes deteriorated

nearside front stub axel has slight vertical moment between stub axel and axel beam

Pass 17 Jul 2018 130,793 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 130,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 129,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 128,296 miles

body and chassis slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 126,855 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 25 Mar 2006 120,486 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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TMM 74Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 263,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TMM 74Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TMM 74Y registered?

TMM 74Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 16 May 1983.

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