MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective glass broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear subframe bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyres heavily perished
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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XCX 134 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,742 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 XCX 134, 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 46 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 XCX 134 registered?
XCX 134 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 18 September 1980.
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