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D601 NRL

1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,040 mi
Last recorded12,040 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D27,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD601 NRL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 12,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 12,040 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 11,804 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 10,760 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 10,760 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 10,629 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 10,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Dec 2015 5,864 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 5,864 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 3,603 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 2,077 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 2,077 miles

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

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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D601 NRL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D601 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 D601 NRL registered?

D601 NRL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D601 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D601 NRL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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