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light cracking on tyres .
steering box has been cleaned off , not leaking during retest .
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
light cracking on tyres .
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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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XRU 483S is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 XRU 483S, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was XRU 483S registered?
XRU 483S is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 15 September 1998.
Is XRU 483S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XRU 483S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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