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C741 DAE

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,593 mi
Last recorded140,593 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC741 DAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 140,593 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 139,005 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 137,794 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 136,651 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 136,651 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 136,651 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 135,104 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 134,995 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 132,741 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 130,797 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 127,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 123,904 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 123,696 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 122,732 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 121,626 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 118,947 miles

slight power steering fluid leak from steering box

Pass 4 Jun 2009 118,624 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 117,711 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 117,229 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 117,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chassis and wheel arches very rusty in several places.

Pass 5 Aug 2006 116,612 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 116,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C741 DAE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C741 DAE, 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

How do I check the history of C741 DAE?

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What year was C741 DAE registered?

C741 DAE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 18 April 1986.

Is C741 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C741 DAE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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