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C636 MWJ

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,392 mi
Last recorded110,392 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2005
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC636 MWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2005 110,392 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 110,377 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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C636 MWJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C636 MWJ, 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 C636 MWJ registered?

C636 MWJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is C636 MWJ safe to buy?

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