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D240 OUM

1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,070 mi
Last recorded57,070 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D27,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD240 OUM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 57,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 55,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 51,548 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 48,860 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 43,058 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 26,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 6,008 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 3,265 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 3,092 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 1,990 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 1,578 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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D240 OUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D240 OUM, 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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How do I check the history of D240 OUM?

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What year was D240 OUM registered?

D240 OUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D240 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D240 OUM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D240 OUM have outstanding finance?

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