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YND 252X

2016 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Yellow Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,767 mi
Last recorded173,767 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYND 252X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 173,767 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 173,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 171,139 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 171,110 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 May 2019 169,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 165,758 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 162,070 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 159,109 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 159,065 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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YND 252X is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Yellow with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YND 252X, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YND 252X registered?

YND 252X is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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