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C536 YWX

1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

355,649 mi
Last recorded355,649 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D200,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC536 YWX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 355,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 350,721 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 349,783 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 349,783 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 349,783 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 349,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 348,850 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 347,943 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 347,909 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 346,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 340,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 25 Mar 2014 332,235 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 332,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 324,835 miles

Exhaust silencer baffles starting to deteriorate

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 324,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust silencer baffles starting to deteriorate

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 317,471 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 313,030 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 313,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

differential pinion seal leaking badly

nearside rear brake back plate damp, indicating a possible leak

parking brake application uneven

Pass 18 Sep 2009 309,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 307,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 306,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside handbrake pivot shaft bearing.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 306,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 305,482 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 302,819 miles

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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C536 YWX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 200,304 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 C536 YWX, 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 41 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 C536 YWX registered?

C536 YWX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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