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VHN 424Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

342,793 mi
Last recorded342,793 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D236,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHN 424Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 342,793 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 342,793 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cable fouling on exhaust

o/s/f and n/s/f steps corroded

o/s/r inner tyre flat

Pass 12 Oct 2005 338,407 miles

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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VHN 424Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 VHN 424Y, 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 VHN 424Y registered?

VHN 424Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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