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JRV 615Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

400,678 mi
Last recorded400,678 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D236,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRV 615Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2007 400,678 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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JRV 615Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 JRV 615Y, 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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What year was JRV 615Y registered?

JRV 615Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 9 August 1982.

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