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C75 JRL

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,820 mi
Last recorded104,820 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC75 JRL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 104,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 104,820 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 103,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 103,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 102,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise,. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 102,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise,. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 101,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 101,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 99,557 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 97,863 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 94,628 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 93,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls and treads

Pass 18 Jan 2018 91,769 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 91,767 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,281 miles

Central exhaust rubber hanger missing

Oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,993 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 87,991 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2015 85,506 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,553 miles

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,524 miles

all exhaust rubber hangers damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,852 miles

ENgine missfire...

Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,057 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,077 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,711 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 72,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,484 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 68,306 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 68,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 65,671 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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C75 JRL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 C75 JRL, 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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C75 JRL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 28 May 1986.

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