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XVO 669M

1973 Mercedes Coupe

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,933 mi
Last recorded85,933 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVO 669M
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 85,933 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 85,103 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Anti roll bar bushes starting to perish (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 85,103 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front antiroll bar bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Both front seat back rests do not lock

Nearside Front side light n/w

Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,990 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 83,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,981 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 82,836 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 82,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,849 miles

steering damper slight leak

washers poor operation

Fail 29 Feb 2012 81,849 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

steering damper slight leak

washers poor operation

Pass 18 Feb 2011 81,675 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front subframe mountings poor

Fail 18 Feb 2011 81,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front subframe mountings poor

Pass 23 Sep 2009 81,431 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front seat backs poor security

offside park brake in need of attention soon

water loss radiator area

Fail 11 Sep 2008 81,217 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front seat backs poor security

offside park brake in need of attention soon

water loss radiator area

Pass 24 Jul 2007 80,998 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 80,997 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 70,768 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front subframe rear mounting bushes poor

park brake o/s could be improved + radiator slight leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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XVO 669M is a 1973 Mercedes Coupe in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XVO 669M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 53 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XVO 669M registered?

XVO 669M is a 1973 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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