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C735 OTW

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,510 mi
Last recorded97,510 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC735 OTW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 97,510 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 97,001 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,296 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 94,785 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 94,783 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 93,629 miles

Front subframe mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2021 93,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front subframe mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,284 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,215 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,659 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,753 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 92,386 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 92,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 91,318 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,937 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 90,667 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 90,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,262 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 89,646 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 89,646 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 88,493 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 87,768 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 88,614 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 85,582 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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C735 OTW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C735 OTW, 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 C735 OTW registered?

C735 OTW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C735 OTW safe to buy?

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