MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,977 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
vehicle heavily undersealed
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
vehicle heavily undersealed
Areas of the underside are covered in thick underseal, obscuring some brake pipes & other components
Large areas of the underside, inc brake pipes, are covered in thick under seal,
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust mounting "O" ring extremely perished and likely to fail soon.
Large area of the underside, including some brake pipes, are covered in thick underseal, making accurate corrosion assessment impossible.
front brake pipes corroded
front springs corroded
repair to o/s outer sill
underbody heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rubber mountings perishing
rear diff oil leak
slight interaction with nearside headlight and indicator
some blue smoke at fast idle
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rubber mountings perishing
rear diff oil leak
slight interaction with nearside headlight and indicator
some blue smoke at fast idle
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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HGC 656X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 99,644 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 HGC 656X, 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 45 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 HGC 656X registered?
HGC 656X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 3 December 1981.
Is HGC 656X safe to buy?
The MOT history for HGC 656X shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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