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C847 BHA

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Lpg 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,099 mi
Last recorded135,099 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC847 BHA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2012 135,099 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 135,018 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 134,528 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 133,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 129,046 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2007 125,322 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 120,614 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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C847 BHA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C847 BHA, 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 C847 BHA registered?

C847 BHA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 6 March 1986.

Is C847 BHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C847 BHA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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