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YHG 417Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Brown Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,338 mi
Last recorded188,338 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D263,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHG 417Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 188,338 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 188,338 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 186,499 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 186,453 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 185,229 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 185,172 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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YHG 417Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Brown with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 263,186 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 YHG 417Y, 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 43 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 YHG 417Y registered?

YHG 417Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 14 February 1983.

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