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D512 FDL

1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Green Diesel 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,223 mi
Last recorded126,223 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D172,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD512 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 126,223 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 125,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step surface rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step surface rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 122,904 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 122,898 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system along chassis near gearbox (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 121,451 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle underside showing advanced signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2022 121,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing the 1 rear fog lamp which must be fitted to the centre or offside of vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1980 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear cross axles pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle cab underside showing advanced signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 120,610 miles

camper conversion

Fail 23 Oct 2018 120,610 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. left hand drive vehicle mask fitted (4.1.2 (a))

camper conversion

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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D512 FDL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 3,700cc 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 D512 FDL, 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 D512 FDL registered?

D512 FDL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 20 August 1986.

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