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WX07 UJY

2007 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Grey Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

227,520 mi
Last recorded227,520 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX07 UJY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 227,520 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play in axle swivel pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 227,515 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake chamber being insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured Front eye around bushing (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Brake chamber (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play in axle swivel pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 222,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe pitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play in axle swivel pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 222,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe pitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play in axle swivel pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 220,346 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 220,335 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 209,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 205,315 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 204,185 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 198,931 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 185,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 167,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 146,940 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 131,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 108,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 108,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,161 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,738 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,828 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,770 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nineteen passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,968 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,704 miles

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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WX07 UJY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Grey with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WX07 UJY, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WX07 UJY registered?

WX07 UJY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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