Set Appliance State:

Isolate Mains Power to appliance as per TOPs P4
Set Multimeter to Resistance Set meter to measure resistance
Remove both wires from the limit thermostat

Measurement:

Measure the resistance between one of the terminals of the limit thermostat and a suitable earth.
Expect a resistance of greater than 1 Mohm.
(O.L is acceptable because this is greater than 1 Mohm)
Is the resistance measured as expected?
Note:
Image shows the limit thermostat removed for clarity but the test is carried out with the overheat stat in situ attached to the primary heat exchanger.