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VCP 586X

1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Black Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

442,071 mi
Last recorded442,071 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D236,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCP 586X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 442,071 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 442,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 441,181 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 441,169 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 440,107 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 436,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 433,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 429,913 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 429,913 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

advanced corrosion n/s/f inner wing

advanced corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

advanced corrosion o/s/f inner wing

advanced corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

general corrosion through out vehicle

slight lift in o/s/f and n/s/f king pins

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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VCP 586X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Black with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCP 586X, 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 VCP 586X registered?

VCP 586X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 4 May 1982.

Is VCP 586X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCP 586X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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