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C386 YKJ

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,139 mi
Last recorded143,139 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC386 YKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 143,139 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 143,139 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 141,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 139,983 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 137,007 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 136,842 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 132,755 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 132,738 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 130,836 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2008 130,834 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2007 128,750 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 125,843 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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C386 YKJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C386 YKJ, 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 C386 YKJ registered?

C386 YKJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 13 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C386 YKJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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