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C811 BFB

1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,372 mi
Last recorded260,372 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D200,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC811 BFB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 260,372 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

blue smoke from exhaust

rear brake imbalance

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2014 257,094 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear brake imbalance

slight brake judder both front brakes

Pass 8 Aug 2013 253,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 253,211 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.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)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 252,303 miles

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

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 250,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 250,951 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 May 2009 247,641 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 247,616 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 244,262 miles

engine oil leak

water tank insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2007 244,255 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

engine oil leak

water tank insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2006 243,552 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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C811 BFB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 200,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C811 BFB, 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 41 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 C811 BFB registered?

C811 BFB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 27 November 1985.

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