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RBB 398Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Brown Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

679,123 mi
Last recorded679,123 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D236,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBB 398Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 679,123 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 678,572 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion not effecting any steering or braking component,

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 678,572 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion not effecting any steering or braking component,

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 678,549 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear lamps have slight damage

Bonnet difficult to close

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Corrosion to offside wheel arch not with in 30cm of any braking steering or suspension

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on wheel arch

Fail 4 Dec 2018 677,626 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 677,626 miles

All brakes dragging and I both axles brake balance poor under light braking

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spring eye and anti roll bar bushes deteriorated but can function as intended

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 67,729 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 676,368 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s side bodey corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 676,348 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s side bodey corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 675,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 674,745 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 670,011 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 670,011 miles

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

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Jul 2009 669,152 miles

Oil leak

slight imbalance on rear brakes

smoke opacity close to fail limit

Pass 23 Jul 2008 666,145 miles

advanced corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

n/s parking brake not up to known standard

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 16 Jul 2008 666,098 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advanced corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 5 Jun 2007 661,961 miles

n/s inner tyre flat

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

advanced corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

Fail 22 May 2007 661,616 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

advanced corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

n/s inner tyre flat

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 17 Jun 2006 659,446 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 659,446 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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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RBB 398Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Brown with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RBB 398Y, 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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RBB 398Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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