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D602 NRL

1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 3780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

83,056 mi
Last recorded83,056 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D27,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD602 NRL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,780cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 83,056 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear of rear springs, upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear of rear springs, upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 82,078 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 81,457 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,011 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 79,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2021 77,504 miles

unable to read oil temperature

Fail 18 May 2021 77,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired load sensing lever siezed, unable to free-off (1.1.17 (a))

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

unable to read oil temperature

Pass 19 May 2020 71,775 miles

exhaust system has been extensively welded

Fail 12 May 2020 71,485 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside slight leak of exhaust gas, emissions unlikely to be affected

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 64,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside slight leak of exhaust gas, emissions unlikely to be affected

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 55,056 miles

unable to read oil temperature

Fail 9 Jan 2018 55,052 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

unable to read oil temperature

Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear off Exhaust Box (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 40,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear off Exhaust Box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 32,032 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 32,032 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 24,499 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 24,499 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 14,044 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 14,044 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 2,168 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 2,168 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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D602 NRL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 3,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 D602 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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D602 NRL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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