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C336 LOH

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,449 mi
Last recorded144,449 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC336 LOH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 144,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 144,449 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 143,836 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 141,372 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 139,963 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 139,963 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Hole in nearside front headlamp

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 138,332 miles

Front discs lipped

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

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

Nearside front headlight stonechipped not affecting pattern

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside mirror cracked

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Slight play in steering box

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jan 2008 138,332 miles

Front discs lipped

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

Nearside front headlight stonechipped not affecting pattern

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror cracked

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Slight play in steering box

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2007 135,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 130,256 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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C336 LOH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C336 LOH, 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 C336 LOH registered?

C336 LOH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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