1986 Mercedes 4.0L Diesel · D830 UCU
1986 Mercedes (4.0L, diesel). First registered 08/09/1986. Recorded mileage 376,305 km. MOT valid until 14/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 376,305 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 3972cc
D830 UCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 376,305 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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D830 UCU Odometer History
- 09/09/2023366,104 km
- 14/09/2024371,321 km+5,217 km
- 14/09/2024371,322 km+1 km
- 16/08/2025374,179 mi
- 08/08/2026376,305 km
Average of roughly 3,502 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D830 UCU 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 1986 Mercedes Unknown (D830 UCU) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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