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XPC 463

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,763 mi
Last recorded95,763 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPC 463
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 95,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,674 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 93,071 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,904 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 92,904 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,892 miles

offside front brake slighty binding advise giveing car a good run

rear fuel filter surface rust present

suspect engine starting to use oil exhaust slighty smokey

Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,873 miles

STARTING PROBLEM SUSPECT BATTERY/REQUIRES JUMP START

SUSPECT ENGINE STARTING TO USE OIL/SLIGHTY SMOKEY ON START UP

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general engine oil leak

offside front brake slight bind/advise a good run

various sections of chassis surface rust present front and rear

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,817 miles

offside rear tyre getting lowin tread depth 3mm of tread left check often

Pass 9 Aug 2010 92,662 miles

. exhaust smokey on start up

. nearside door strip loose/clips required

.. offside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 4mm of tread left

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 92,593 miles

.. power steering belts slighty loose

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 92,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

.. power steering belts slighty loose

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,574 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 92,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 92,476 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 92,476 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1/ † tick over to fast † 2/ † engine smokey mor when cold

Pass 1 Aug 2006 92,459 miles

tick over quite quick/anti noise damping rug not stuck to bonnet

Pass 11 Aug 2005 92,112 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 92,112 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine tick over to fast

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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XPC 463 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XPC 463, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XPC 463 registered?

XPC 463 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is XPC 463 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPC 463 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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