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D876 YCH

1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

41,591 mi
Last recorded41,591 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D27,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD876 YCH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 41,591 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 38,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 34,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 34,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 29,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 29,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 29,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 25,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 25,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 18,787 miles

Free movement on brake pedal during service brake operation

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off fixed by tape (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Fixed by tape. (0.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 18,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicking to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicking to the right. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Free movement on brake pedal during service brake operation

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off fixed by tape (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Fixed by tape. (0.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 11,026 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 7,793 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 7,793 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 7,776 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 7,776 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 7,776 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 7,776 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 7,658 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 7,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 2,230 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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D876 YCH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 D876 YCH, 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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D876 YCH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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