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D81 ROK

1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,911 mi
Last recorded21,911 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D27,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD81 ROK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 21,911 miles

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

Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 19,586 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 18,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 17,373 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 17,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 16,388 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 16,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 14,793 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 13,279 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 13,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front imbalance 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 10,687 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 8,057 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2017 8,056 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2016 4,634 miles

tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 21 Sep 2016 4,634 miles

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

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

tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2015 3,934 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 3,591 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 2,150 miles

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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D81 ROK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D81 ROK, 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 D81 ROK registered?

D81 ROK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D81 ROK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D81 ROK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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