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1987 Mercedes-Benz 508 D 2.3L Diesel · D287 UCK

D287 UCK

1987 Mercedes-Benz 508 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 03/03/1987. Recorded mileage 108,566 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 508 D
Year / Origin
1987 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/04/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
108,566 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/04/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2300cc

D287 UCK Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2022
  • 108,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
! Older vehicle
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D287 UCK Mileage History

  1. 03/03/2006104,302 mi
  2. 16/03/2006104,335 mi+33 mi
  3. 01/03/2007104,960 mi+625 mi
  4. 07/10/2008105,549 mi+589 mi
  5. 29/06/2011105,821 km
  6. 13/06/2012106,326 mi
  7. 11/07/2013106,693 km
  8. 01/07/2014107,025 km+332 km
  9. 10/07/2015107,148 km+123 km
  10. 22/07/2016107,436 km+288 km
  11. 12/07/2017107,523 mi
  12. 13/06/2018107,669 km
  13. 09/07/2019107,743 km+74 km
  14. 11/07/2019107,743 mi
  15. 29/07/2020107,921 mi+178 mi
  16. 17/06/2021108,033 mi+112 mi
  17. 22/02/2022108,566 mi+533 mi
  18. 12/04/2022108,566 mi
  19. 12/04/2022108,566 mi

Average of roughly 265 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

D287 UCK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 08:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 508 D (D287 UCK) between March 2006 and April 2022.

The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 12 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.

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