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C154 MDA

1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 3780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,634 mi
Last recorded101,634 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D172,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC154 MDA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,780cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 101,634 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,370 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 70,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,083 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear sprig bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 45,083 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear sprig bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,796 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 13,321 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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C154 MDA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 3,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 172,649 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C154 MDA, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C154 MDA registered?

C154 MDA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C154 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C154 MDA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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