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BGP 45X

1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,232 mi
Last recorded226,232 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D236,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGP 45X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 226,232 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 225,915 miles

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.

Fail 31 Mar 2021 225,711 miles

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.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 225,553 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 225,061 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 222,446 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 221,863 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 221,863 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 220,810 miles

presented for test as a motorhome

Pass 21 Dec 2011 217,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 217,109 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 214,019 miles

brake fluid levels low

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2010 214,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 213,810 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 213,755 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 213,100 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 211,920 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 211,913 miles

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.

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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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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