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X400 CST

2011 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,609 mi
Last recorded84,609 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX400 CST
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 84,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 84,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 78,742 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in inner steering arm

Fail 1 Sep 2021 75,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in inner steering arm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 72,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 72,659 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear ssubframe bush worn and has play/movement

Offside Rear subframe bush worn and has play/movement

Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,482 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,188 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,068 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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X400 CST is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X400 CST, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X400 CST registered?

X400 CST is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 13 January 2011.

Is X400 CST safe to buy?

The MOT history for X400 CST shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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