MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
416,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
centre section clamp loose
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
centre section clamp loose
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?
Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JAB 313X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Cream with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 236,916 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 JAB 313X, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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JAB 313X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 February 1982.
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