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1986 Mercedes 500 5.0L Petrol · C580 XLN

C580 XLN

1986 Mercedes 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1986. Recorded mileage 127,480 miles. MOT status: No details held by DVLA.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 500
Year / Origin
1986 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
No details held by DVLA
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/03/2006)
Recorded Mileage
127,480 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 5.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
No details held by DVLA
No test records found
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/03/2006
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1986
Engine
4973cc

C580 XLN Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 12/01/2007
  • 127,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! MOT Status Unknown
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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C580 XLN Mileage History

  1. 01/12/2006127,289 mi
  2. 12/01/2007127,480 mi+191 mi

Average of roughly 1,657 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

C580 XLN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 01:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes 500 (C580 XLN) between December 2006 and January 2007.

The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 January 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)”.

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