MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,232 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Brake flexi is distorted close to lower ferrule but not obviously a bulge & does not distort more under pressure.
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat when pulled moves slightly (but appears secure) & distorts the floor visibly under the carpet.I reccomend urgent investigation
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep & possibly almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tail pipe holed.
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tail pipe holed.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward end (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
passenger front seat mountings are corroded and slightly weakened
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
passenger front seat mountings are corroded and slightly weakened
presented for test as a motorhome
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake fluid levels low
nearside front fog lamp insecure
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside front fog lamp insecure
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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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BGP 45X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 236,916 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 BGP 45X, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BGP 45X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 March 1982.
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