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D261 OUG

1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Turquoise Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,382 mi
Last recorded27,382 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D27,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD261 OUG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1987
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 27,382 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 27,382 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 25,642 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 24,386 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 22,802 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 21,583 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 19,835 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 19,835 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,815 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 13,886 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 11,712 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 10,737 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 9,483 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 6,294 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 2,163 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 2,163 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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D261 OUG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Turquoise with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D261 OUG, 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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What year was D261 OUG registered?

D261 OUG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D261 OUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D261 OUG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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