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PIW 4620

1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

370,947 mi
Last recorded370,947 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D172,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIW 4620
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 370,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 367,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper side light not working

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 367,479 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper side light not working

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 365,018 miles

both front doors corroded

corrosion both rear outriggers behind and above rear wheels

corrosion both rear outriggers by rear cross member

Fail 15 Jun 2018 364,864 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure crossmembers corroded at body mountings nearside and offside /2x crossmembers (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all body outriggers corroded

front doors corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 6 Jun 2017 358,775 miles

Nearside Door corroded

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

Front inner roof corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 352,422 miles

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

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)

light corrosion to under body and chaise

upper offside screen surround corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 352,418 miles

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing passangers front (5.2.1b)

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

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)

light corrosion to under body and chaise

upper offside screen surround corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 346,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

light corrosion to chssis and lower body panels

upper offside screen surround/ A pillar corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 346,258 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

light corrosion to chssis and lower body panels

upper offside screen surround/ A pillar corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 342,634 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 338,065 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 338,065 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 335,002 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 334,998 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 332,689 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 332,688 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 May 2010 327,791 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 323,302 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 323,302 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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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PIW 4620 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PIW 4620, 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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PIW 4620 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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