MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,980 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C8 ANS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 113,067 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 C8 ANS, 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 38 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 C8 ANS registered?
C8 ANS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is C8 ANS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C8 ANS shows 3 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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