1987 Mercedes-Benz 508 D 2.8L Diesel · D971 BMV
1987 Mercedes-Benz 508 D (2.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 16,393 km. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 508 D
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 16,393 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D971 BMV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 16,393 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D971 BMV Odometer History
- 28/03/202214,609 km
- 28/03/202214,609 km
- 22/08/202315,777 km+1,168 km
- 10/04/202516,393 km+616 km
Average of roughly 588 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D971 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 508 D (D971 BMV) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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