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YWL 302R

1977 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

231,748 mi
Last recorded231,748 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 508 D134,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWL 302R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2008 231,748 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,932 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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YWL 302R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 134,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWL 302R, 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 49 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 YWL 302R registered?

YWL 302R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 5 April 1977.

Is YWL 302R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWL 302R shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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