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C392 XLB

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,696 mi
Last recorded107,696 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC392 XLB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 107,696 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 107,694 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,539 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 107,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2009 105,904 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre is cracking and perishing and low on tread in centre

Pass 30 Jul 2008 103,047 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre is starting to crack and perish

Fail 29 Jul 2008 103,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre is starting to crack and perish

Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres side walls have slightly perished

Fail 16 Jul 2007 96,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres side walls have slightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2006 94,079 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 94,079 miles

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

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

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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C392 XLB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C392 XLB, 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

How do I check the history of C392 XLB?

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What year was C392 XLB registered?

C392 XLB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 25 June 1986.

Is C392 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C392 XLB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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