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C344 DYH

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,249 mi
Last recorded161,249 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC344 DYH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2011 161,249 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

steering idler has wear

Pass 11 Feb 2011 161,249 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering idler has wear

Pass 1 Feb 2010 160,291 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 160,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 160,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 160,261 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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C344 DYH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C344 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C344 DYH registered?

C344 DYH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 27 May 1986.

Is C344 DYH safe to buy?

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