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DUR 210Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Black Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

278,957 mi
Last recorded278,957 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D236,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUR 210Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 278,957 miles

Offside Rear light lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 278,923 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 278,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured drivers area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower door panel adrift

Nearside fuel line adrift

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hazard warning lights inop

main beam tell tail light inop

Pass 22 Oct 2021 272,899 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s f o/sf wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s o/s king pins worn

wiring adrift drivers side

Fail 13 Oct 2021 272,621 miles

Floor insecure passengers step insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s f o/sf wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s o/s king pins worn

wiring adrift drivers side

Pass 26 Oct 2020 269,897 miles

Offside Front king pin lift

Offside Front step corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner arch to wing corroded

Nearside Front king pin lift

Nearside Front step corroded

Offside Front inner arch to wing corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 269,879 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner arch to wing corroded

Nearside Front king pin lift

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch to wing corroded

Offside Front king pin lift

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 265,307 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front front steps corroded and holed

Rear both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Pass 15 May 2018 262,956 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Step corroded at the front close to seat mounting

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 262,918 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Step corroded at the front close to seat mounting

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 261,880 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel archs (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2017 261,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel archs (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2016 259,495 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 259,495 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 256,993 miles

front axle king pins slight lift

offside inner rear wheel arch weakend by corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2015 256,990 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front axle king pins slight lift

offside inner rear wheel arch weakend by corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2014 250,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 250,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre flat

Pass 1 Mar 2013 245,169 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front marker lamps not working

Fail 18 Feb 2013 245,135 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front marker lamps not working

Pass 16 Jan 2012 236,950 miles

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

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

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

camper conversion

front marker lamps not working

Fail 12 Jan 2012 236,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

camper conversion

front marker lamps not working

Pass 14 Jan 2011 223,351 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 223,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 218,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 217,773 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 217,773 miles

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in front passanger seat area

slight play in front propshaft uj

Pass 5 Sep 2006 214,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 214,334 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.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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DUR 210Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Black with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 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 DUR 210Y, 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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DUR 210Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 7 September 1982.

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