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D420 LFX

1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,922 mi
Last recorded10,922 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D27,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD420 LFX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 10,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 10,134 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2025 10,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 10,103 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 10,037 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 9,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 9,516 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 8,856 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 4,696 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 4,696 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 4,456 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 4,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by number plate lamps (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect left hand drive lamps (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 3,904 miles

n/s/f tyre perished /n/s/r inner tyre perished / o/s/r outer tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2013 2,329 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished (inner) n/s/r outer tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2013 1,433 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 1,432 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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D420 LFX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D420 LFX, 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 D420 LFX registered?

D420 LFX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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