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C702 EUV

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,244 mi
Last recorded64,244 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC702 EUV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

steering box has slight play

underbody has corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2012 64,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

steering box has slight play

underbody has corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2011 162,415 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 153,692 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 143,972 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 131,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 119,993 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 119,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 18 May 2005 109,036 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 109,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C702 EUV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C702 EUV, 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 C702 EUV registered?

C702 EUV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C702 EUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C702 EUV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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