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D441 VDV

1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

41,524 mi
Last recorded41,524 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D27,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD441 VDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 41,524 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake force slightly low.

Pass 30 Aug 2024 39,855 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 39,850 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 39,795 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 39,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

beam benders fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2022 39,647 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 34,061 miles

All tyres 10+ years old and perishing ( NSR INNER splitting no cords visable)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 34,061 miles

All tyres 10+ years old and perishing ( NSR INNER splitting no cords visable)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 33,114 miles

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

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing suspect more than 10 years old suspect will require replacement at next test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 33,110 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% advise new hose & nsr wheel cylinder (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak at joint for rear heating ()

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

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing suspect more than 10 years old suspect will require replacement at next test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

webasto fuel line weaping

Pass 1 Nov 2019 31,672 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 27,814 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 27,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 25,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 22,385 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 21,400 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 21,386 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 19,900 miles

exhaust baffles broken up

Pass 1 Nov 2013 16,469 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 16,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 11,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 11,828 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 2,188 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 2,188 miles

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

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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D441 VDV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D441 VDV, 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 D441 VDV registered?

D441 VDV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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