MOT Status
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107,696 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
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
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
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres side walls have slightly perished
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
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.
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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.
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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.
Does C392 XLB have outstanding finance?
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