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C941 PRB

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

424,898 mi
Last recorded424,898 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC941 PRB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2009 424,898 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 423,043 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear wings corroded

n.s. handbrake effort getting low

o.s.f. door corroded

surface corrosion both outer sills

Fail 24 Nov 2008 423,042 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

both rear wings corroded

n.s. handbrake effort getting low

o.s.f. door corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 3 Dec 2007 421,642 miles

corrosion inside n.s.f. wheel arch in tow places

heavy surface corrosion ns outer sill

n.s. handbrake effort getting low

Fail 27 Nov 2007 421,640 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion inside n.s.f. wheel arch in tow places

heavy surface corrosion ns outer sill

n.s. handbrake effort getting low

Pass 4 Dec 2006 419,925 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 419,924 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n.s. headlight glass cracked

slight play o.s.f. wheel

Fail 21 Nov 2006 419,850 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

off side front lower vallance becoming insecure

slight play in all wheel bearings

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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C941 PRB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 C941 PRB, 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

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What year was C941 PRB registered?

C941 PRB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 14 May 1986.

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