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EAS 546X

1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

490,053 mi
Last recorded490,053 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D191,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAS 546X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 490,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering box slight dampness

Pass 26 May 2009 488,013 miles

n/s front inner wing & floor corroded and holed.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 485,397 miles

Coolant leak

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

Steering box slight free-play.

n/s & o/s rear floor corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 485,360 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

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

Steering box slight free-play.

n/s & o/s rear floor corroded.

Pass 18 May 2007 482,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 May 2006 479,556 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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EAS 546X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 191,193 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 EAS 546X, 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 45 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 EAS 546X registered?

EAS 546X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is EAS 546X safe to buy?

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