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C656 MCW

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,459 mi
Last recorded92,459 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC656 MCW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,459 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 91,785 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 90,517 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 87,930 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 83,418 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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C656 MCW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C656 MCW, 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 C656 MCW registered?

C656 MCW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is C656 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C656 MCW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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