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A431 XNY

1984 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,828 mi
Last recorded143,828 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 508 D201,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA431 XNY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 143,828 miles

rough body work

Pass 20 Jul 2018 141,512 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 140,575 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 137,350 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 133,579 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 128,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 125,034 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

vehicle body has corrosion all over

Fail 9 Jul 2013 124,947 miles

Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

vehicle body has corrosion all over

Pass 10 Jul 2012 123,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 121,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 120,683 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 118,906 miles

Exhaust centre silencer in poor condition.

Nearside rear outer tyre tread deth getting low.

Nearside steering track rod ball joint gaiter split.

Slight weep from offside front damper.

Steering drag link ball joint rear gaiter split.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 118,814 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre silencer in poor condition.

Nearside rear outer tyre tread deth getting low.

Nearside steering track rod ball joint gaiter split.

Slight weep from offside front damper.

Steering drag link ball joint rear gaiter split.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 116,950 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 116,850 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2007 114,441 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 114,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 111,879 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 111,879 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

drivers step insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2005 109,949 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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A431 XNY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 201,947 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 A431 XNY, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A431 XNY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 3 May 1984.

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