1987 Mercedes-Benz 508 D 3.8L Diesel · D938 BMV
1987 Mercedes-Benz 508 D (3.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 54,277 km. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 508 D
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 54,277 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D938 BMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 54,277 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D938 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 508 D (D938 BMV) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
D938 BMV Odometer History
- 19/06/202430,859 km
- 26/06/202541,751 km+10,892 km
- 16/07/202541,575 km-176 km
- 16/07/202654,271 km+12,696 km
- 22/07/202654,277 km+6 km
Average of roughly 11,211 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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