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1979 Mercedes-Benz 508 D 2.3L Diesel · EWX 472T

EWX 472T

1979 Mercedes-Benz 508 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 22/05/1979. Recorded mileage 294,860 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 508 D
Year / Origin
1979 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/04/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
294,860 km
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/04/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1979
Engine
2300cc

EWX 472T Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2025
  • 294,860 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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EWX 472T Odometer History

  1. 05/08/2022286,314 km
  2. 15/03/2025294,833 km+8,519 km
  3. 18/04/2025294,860 km+27 km

Average of roughly 3,163 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

EWX 472T MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 508 D (EWX 472T) between August 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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