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D582 NRL

1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,853 mi
Last recorded53,853 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D27,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD582 NRL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 53,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 50,840 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 50,822 miles

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached Must be in view of other motorists behind. (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 45,142 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 41,610 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 41,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 37,401 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 37,401 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 34,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 34,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 31,453 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 31,439 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,692 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 28,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 24,089 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 24,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working x2 (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2015 21,236 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,055 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 18,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2013 15,555 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 12,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 8,491 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 4,131 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 4,093 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 1,150 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 1,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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D582 NRL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D582 NRL, 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 D582 NRL registered?

D582 NRL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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