1982 Mercedes-Benz 508 D 3.8L Diesel · GFR 983Y
1982 Mercedes-Benz 508 D (3.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1982. Recorded mileage 31,816 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 508 D
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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GFR 983Y Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2023
- 31,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GFR 983Y 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 1982 Mercedes-Benz 508 D (GFR 983Y) between December 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2023 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 (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
GFR 983Y Mileage History
- 23/12/202130,009 mi
- 07/01/202230,052 km
- 07/01/202331,738 km+1,686 km
- 17/02/202331,816 mi
Average of roughly 1,568 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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