MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,224 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
All Steering Ball Joint Covers Perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
All Steering Ball Joint Covers Perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
All steering ball joint dust covers perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drivers Inner Door Handle Broken But Still Functioning As Intended
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyres Uneven Wear
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyres Uneven Wear
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front hub cap rough.
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st joint very poor condition. (7.1.2)
fog lamp switch operation.
fuel leak off pipes damp/wet.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition. (7.1.2)
fog lamp switch operation.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)
fog light switch worn
oil leak engine
wear in indicator stalk
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
fog light switch worn
oil leak engine
wear in indicator stalk
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?
Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
H313 VKU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Cream with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 184,269 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 H313 VKU, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of H313 VKU?
You can check the full history of H313 VKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was H313 VKU registered?
H313 VKU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is H313 VKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for H313 VKU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does H313 VKU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H313 VKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.