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GFR 983Y

2016 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Red Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,816 mi
Last recorded31,816 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFR 983Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 31,816 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 31,738 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 30,052 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 30,009 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 24,836 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 22,223 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 19,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 17,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 15,637 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 12,858 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 12,818 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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GFR 983Y is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Red with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GFR 983Y, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GFR 983Y registered?

GFR 983Y is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is GFR 983Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFR 983Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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