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C374 XLO

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,182 mi
Last recorded93,182 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC374 XLO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 93,182 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 93,182 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 92,244 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,761 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,032 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 87,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 85,247 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,157 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,548 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 76,538 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 73,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,798 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,162 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,114 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,731 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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C374 XLO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C374 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.

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What year was C374 XLO registered?

C374 XLO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C374 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C374 XLO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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