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C776 VPM

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,183 mi
Last recorded94,183 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC776 VPM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 94,183 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 94,183 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 94,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 94,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened in engine bay (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

undertray obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,117 miles

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

undertray obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,898 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 93,890 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 92,385 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 92,380 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 92,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,999 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 90,966 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 90,952 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 90,721 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 90,137 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 89,749 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 89,219 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 84,246 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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C776 VPM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 107,346 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C776 VPM, 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 C776 VPM registered?

C776 VPM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 5 August 1986.

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