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C370 XLO

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,555 mi
Last recorded36,555 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC370 XLO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 36,555 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 36,271 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 35,941 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 35,519 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 35,041 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 34,062 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2019 33,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 32,478 miles
Pass 28 May 2017 32,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,287 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 30,065 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,087 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 27,980 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,814 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 27,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,814 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,762 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 27,752 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,460 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 27,444 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres worn on inner and outer edges. and just on limit. leak at steering box

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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C370 XLO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C370 XLO, 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 C370 XLO registered?

C370 XLO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 25 April 1986.

Is C370 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C370 XLO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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