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H960 GAR

1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

304,627 mi
Last recorded304,627 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D184,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH960 GAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 304,627 miles

rear underbody sills rusted through outside prescribed area

Pass 12 Aug 2024 304,369 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

nearside and offside underbody sills rusted through, not in prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jul 2023 303,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill behind rear wheel arch none prescribed area

Pass 25 Jul 2022 301,553 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 299,805 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 298,318 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 297,800 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 297,062 miles

Condition of both front and both rear outermost tyres, outer sidewalls

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear registration lamp output low

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 296,077 miles

Both rear brakes, foot/service, fluctuating but not considered excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre section and rear silencer clamp (7.1.2)

Offside rear number plate light output low

Pass 19 Jul 2016 294,573 miles

Condition of nearside rear tyre, outer

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer clamp (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 294,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel arch- AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Condition of nearside rear tyre, outer

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer clamp (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 293,455 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 293,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Condition of nearside rear tyre-Outer

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 292,371 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 291,129 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 298,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 288,482 miles

corroison on chassis rials and floors

corrosion on doors

corrosion on main brake pipe too rear flexi bline

Pass 17 Aug 2010 287,622 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 285,654 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 283,880 miles

condition of all tyre side walls

condtion of all front and rear leaf spring bushes

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Jul 2007 281,346 miles

both front head light aim boader line

condition of both front disces

condition of centre exhaust box slightley blowing

crossions on both rear leaf springs

drivers door step croroded

Pass 27 Jul 2006 278,695 miles

corrosion to all rear brake pipes

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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H960 GAR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 H960 GAR, 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.

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What year was H960 GAR registered?

H960 GAR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H960 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H960 GAR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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