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Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front tyres are of a different size to rear front 175/75/r16c rear 650/r/16ct
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front tyres are of a different size to rear front 175/75/r16c rear 650/r/16ct
Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
rear axle leaking oil
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Propshaft component defective
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Propshaft component defective
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.8.A.5b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in suspension linkage pivots pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?
Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C986 HGN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C986 HGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C986 HGN registered?
C986 HGN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 8 October 1985.
Is C986 HGN safe to buy?
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