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E587 BMB

1988 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

487,301 mi
Last recorded487,301 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE587 BMB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 487,301 miles

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

nearside front inner wing corroded to excess

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 5 May 2010 487,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nearside front inner wing corroded to excess

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 May 2009 485,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside an ofside sill corroded

nearside and offside front inner wing corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2009 485,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside an ofside sill corroded

nearside and offside front inner wing corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2008 483,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 May 2008 483,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 May 2008 48,364 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Outer Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

movement in steerig shaft

movement in steering column

no indicator tel tail light but audible

o/s/r inner tyre just on limits recommend new

slight faying of o/s front seat belt

Pass 24 May 2007 48,870 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2007 48,870 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 47,267 miles

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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E587 BMB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E587 BMB, 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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E587 BMB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 25 May 1988.

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