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KYM 176X

1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,867 mi
Last recorded203,867 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D236,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYM 176X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 203,867 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 203,867 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 201,876 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 201,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 196,746 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 196,660 miles

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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KYM 176X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KYM 176X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KYM 176X registered?

KYM 176X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 5 January 1982.

Is KYM 176X safe to buy?

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