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C951 XHO

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,770 mi
Last recorded141,770 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC951 XHO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 141,770 miles

One rear exhaust mounting missing.

inbalance to front and rear brakes

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

oil leaks

over sills fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2011 141,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inbalance to front and rear brakes

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

oil leaks

over sills fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 140,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 134,189 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 133,938 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 107,042 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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C951 XHO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 107,346 miles. This 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 C951 XHO, 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 C951 XHO registered?

C951 XHO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C951 XHO safe to buy?

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