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D175 SBA

1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,609 mi
Last recorded35,609 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D27,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD175 SBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 35,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 35,134 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 34,153 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 29,514 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 26,819 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 23,568 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 23,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 22,947 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 21,391 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 15,691 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 15,682 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 9,441 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 6,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 4,464 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 2,237 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 2,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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D175 SBA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 3,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 27,786 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 D175 SBA, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D175 SBA registered?

D175 SBA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D175 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D175 SBA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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