MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,604 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Engine has slight oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside & offside front brake pipes slighty corroded
Nearside & offside rear brake pipes slighty corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Engine has slight oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside & offside front brake pipes slighty corroded
Nearside & offside rear brake pipes slighty corroded
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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TMS 298X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 236,916 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 TMS 298X, 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 44 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 TMS 298X registered?
TMS 298X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is TMS 298X safe to buy?
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