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MED 543W

1980 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Blue Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

151,018 mi
Last recorded151,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 508 D153,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMED 543W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc
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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2007 151,018 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s door not shutting correctly

o/s/r driveshaft bolt missing

Fail 29 Jun 2006 150,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2005 150,438 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

offside front brake hose end slight corrosion

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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MED 543W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Blue with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 49.1% with a typical mileage of 153,372 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 MED 543W, 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 46 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 MED 543W registered?

MED 543W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 4 November 1980.

Is MED 543W safe to buy?

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