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C615 KTM

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,799 mi
Last recorded122,799 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC615 KTM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 122,799 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 122,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 122,303 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 122,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 122,058 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 122,058 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,024 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 121,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 119,924 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 119,310 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 119,310 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 119,094 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 118,817 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 118,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 118,190 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 118,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 116,537 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2011 116,532 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2010 114,515 miles

Oil leak

slight leak from sterring box

slight play in sterring box

Pass 17 Feb 2009 113,321 miles

oil leak

slight play in sterring box

Pass 21 Feb 2008 112,615 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Feb 2007 111,290 miles

slight fluid leak from steering box

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 22 Feb 2006 109,298 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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C615 KTM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C615 KTM, 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 C615 KTM registered?

C615 KTM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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