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C471 JGL

1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 3944cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,461 mi
Last recorded46,461 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D172,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC471 JGL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,944cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 46,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 46,426 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both/All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 44,921 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking under strap. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 46,204 miles

Nearside Parking brake o/s , reading lower than n/s.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,249 miles

Park brake park brake lever slow to release,requires slight assistance.

Pass 25 May 2022 38,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Park brake mechanism slightly sticky (requires gentle lever pressure to disengage)

Fail 25 May 2022 38,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Park brake mechanism slightly sticky (requires gentle lever pressure to disengage)

Pass 16 Mar 2021 37,652 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 34,735 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 34,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak in the area of fuel tank & associated piping. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up is to the right. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is to the right. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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C471 JGL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 3,944cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 C471 JGL, 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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C471 JGL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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