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B10 RLY

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Cream Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,002 mi
Last recorded93,002 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 RLY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 93,002 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 92,958 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,886 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 92,886 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
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B10 RLY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Cream with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 107,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B10 RLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B10 RLY registered?

B10 RLY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is B10 RLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 RLY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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