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XCX 134

1980 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,571 mi
Last recorded140,571 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 50069,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCX 134
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2020 140,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 140,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 140,571 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 140,571 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 140,571 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 140,571 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 140,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 136,983 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 136,983 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 134,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 4 Apr 2011 130,254 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 128,322 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 128,322 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 126,479 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 126,479 miles

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.

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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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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