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D119 VKK

1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,426 mi
Last recorded58,426 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D27,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD119 VKK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 58,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 35,951 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,208 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 55,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,004 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,718 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 41,692 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,653 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,107 miles

Nearside Front brake eff slightly low

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s//f and n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,859 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

the van has been converted in to a camper van

Pass 6 Mar 2014 10,382 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

poor beam pattern o/s

Fail 3 Mar 2014 10,351 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

poor beam pattern o/s

Pass 13 Feb 2013 2,477 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corrosion to nearside front chassis/ bulkhead

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nail in offside rear inner tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2013 2,476 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corrosion to nearside front chassis/ bulkhead

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nail in offside rear inner tyre

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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D119 VKK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 27,786 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 D119 VKK, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D119 VKK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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