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CJX 113Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

360,835 mi
Last recorded360,835 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D263,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJX 113Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 360,835 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 360,265 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 359,388 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 358,495 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 358,455 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 356,797 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 354,895 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 353,860 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 350,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 350,733 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 348,600 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 346,284 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 344,328 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2006 339,646 miles

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

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

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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CJX 113Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 263,186 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 CJX 113Y, 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 43 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 CJX 113Y registered?

CJX 113Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 23 March 1983.

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