1985 Mercedes-Benz 608D 3.8L Diesel · C136 KMR
1985 Mercedes-Benz 608D (3.8L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 94,925 km. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 608D
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 94,925 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C136 KMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 94,925 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C136 KMR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 608D (C136 KMR) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
C136 KMR Odometer History
- 03/04/202389,142 km
- 06/04/202389,147 km+5 km
- 02/04/202491,933 km+2,786 km
- 01/04/202594,923 km+2,990 km
- 01/04/202594,925 km+2 km
Average of roughly 2,897 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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