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C113 XLN

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,583 mi
Last recorded66,583 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC113 XLN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 66,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 66,583 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 66,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak from output seals on differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,385 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 66,101 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 66,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 65,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,592 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 65,592 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,268 miles

Both front wipers deteriorated and split.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear flexy hose ferrules corroded. (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Strong Advise. (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 65,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Both front wipers deteriorated and split.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear flexy hose ferrules corroded. (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Strong Advise. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,782 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 64,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,728 miles

Rear both tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Jul 2015 64,724 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,105 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 Mar 2014 64,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs worn

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,492 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screen has crack outside sweped area n/s

Pass 31 Mar 2007 61,452 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 61,397 miles

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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C113 XLN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C113 XLN, 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 C113 XLN registered?

C113 XLN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 8 April 1986.

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