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YDC 710T

1978 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

452,281 mi
Last recorded452,281 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDC 710T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 452,281 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 452,281 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2006 110,860 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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YDC 710T is a 1978 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 66.7%.

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 YDC 710T, 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 48 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 YDC 710T registered?

YDC 710T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is YDC 710T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDC 710T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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