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C335 DYH

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,736 mi
Last recorded177,736 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC335 DYH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 177,736 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 176,349 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 175,537 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 174,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 172,206 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 170,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 168,032 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 165,404 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 159,114 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 154,246 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 148,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 140,134 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 133,026 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 127,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 120,557 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 114,975 miles

front discs worn

Fail 4 Aug 2010 114,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 111,423 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 111,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f outer door sill badly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2008 106,548 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 106,548 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 101,487 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 101,411 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 97,147 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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C335 DYH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C335 DYH, 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 C335 DYH registered?

C335 DYH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 27 May 1986.

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The MOT history for C335 DYH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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