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FAV 860Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Grey Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,708 mi
Last recorded151,708 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D263,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAV 860Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2006 151,708 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 151,702 miles

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

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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FAV 860Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Grey with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FAV 860Y, 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 FAV 860Y registered?

FAV 860Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is FAV 860Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAV 860Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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