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ExpiredMileage
66,583 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak from output seals on differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear both tyres slightly perished
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
rear tyres slightly perished
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
both rear tyres slightly perished
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
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
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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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C113 XLN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 8 April 1986.
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