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E28 JRY

1988 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,175 mi
Last recorded213,175 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 JRY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 213,175 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 213,175 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 201,188 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 211,875 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 209,115 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 209,115 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 207,621 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 207,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E28 JRY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E28 JRY, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E28 JRY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E28 JRY safe to buy?

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