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ONC 387W

1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,200 mi
Last recorded232,200 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D191,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONC 387W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 232,200 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 232,199 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 232,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody and chassis slightly corroded in multiple areas

Pass 30 Apr 2024 232,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

under body / chassis slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 231,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

lower / under body slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 231,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

lower/under body and chassis showing signs of advanced corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2020 230,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes slightly corroded/covered in grease etc (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

under/lower body/chassis rails areas showing signs of advanced corrosion

Pass 11 May 2020 227,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

lower and under body slightly corroded in areas

Pass 22 May 2019 227,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some front body panels corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear crossmember corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 227,151 miles

Front Air box badly corroded.

Rear Cross member corroded.

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 227,151 miles

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

Front Air box badly corroded.

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

Rear Cross member corroded.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 226,996 miles

Offside front king pin slight play

Rear body cross member corroded

Rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

air filter housing badly corroded

imissions just met require ments

Fail 2 Sep 2016 226,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front king pin slight play

Rear body cross member corroded

Rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

air filter housing badly corroded

imissions just met require ments

Fail 8 Jul 2016 226,945 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt first joint from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake binding

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

rear mountings from chassis to body corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 226,445 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

body rail at rear corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 226,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 226,316 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 May 2013 226,284 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Axial lift in offside kingpin

Nearside and Offside front inner wheelarches badly corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs by spring hangers corroding

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear floor support outriggers badly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 226,248 miles

Offside step panel holed by corrosion.Rear body crossmembers badly corroded.Offside front inner wheel arch badly corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2008 226,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside step panel holed by corrosion.Rear body crossmembers badly corroded.Offside front inner wheel arch badly corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2006 226,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 226,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside step holed

Pass 7 Jul 2005 221,489 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 221,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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ONC 387W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 191,193 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 ONC 387W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ONC 387W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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