1986 Mercedes Unknown 4.0L Diesel · D392 FTC
1986 Mercedes Unknown (4.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1986. Recorded mileage 98,475 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 3972cc
D392 FTC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/08/2026
- 98,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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D392 FTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes Unknown (D392 FTC) between August 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear flexy (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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