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C669 XHO

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

59,728 mi
Last recorded59,728 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC669 XHO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2015 59,728 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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C669 XHO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C669 XHO, 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

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What year was C669 XHO registered?

C669 XHO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is C669 XHO safe to buy?

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