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C6 LFJ

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,714 mi
Last recorded104,714 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 LFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2006 104,714 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 104,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres perrished

chassis corroded at front

exhaust corroded

movement in steering system

near side front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

oil leak from rear diff

oil leaks

rear axle bushes perrishing

rear brake hoses perrished and metal ends corroded

rear c.v. gaitors perrishing

rear metal brake pipes corroded

sill trims fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2005 103,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2005 103,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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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C6 LFJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C6 LFJ, 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 C6 LFJ registered?

C6 LFJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C6 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 LFJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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