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WDC 370Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

479,022 mi
Last recorded479,022 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2005
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D236,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDC 370Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2005 479,022 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 479,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 20 Aug 2005 479,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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WDC 370Y 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 33.3%.

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 WDC 370Y, 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 WDC 370Y registered?

WDC 370Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 20 August 1982.

Is WDC 370Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDC 370Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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