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Mercedes-Benz 500

Blue · Petrol · 1981 · 4,973 cc

XPC 463MOT history

XPC 463 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1981. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2025
Mileage
95,763 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XPC 463
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1981
First used
31 Dec 1981
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

XPC 463 was last recorded at 95,763 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 1,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,674 miles · 12 Apr 2017
Between the last two tests
1,089 miles
Average per year
196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,763 miles
  • 2017 – 94,674 miles
  • 2015 – 93,071 miles
  • 2014 – 92,904 miles
  • 2013 – 92,892 miles
  • 2012 – 92,873 miles
  • 2011 – 92,817 miles
  • 2010 – 92,662 miles
  • 2009 – 92,593 miles
  • 2008 – 92,574 miles
  • 2007 – 92,476 miles
  • 2006 – 92,459 miles
  • 2005 – 92,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,763 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,763 miles (+1,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,763 miles
    Test number
    688096394647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass94,674 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,674 miles
    Test number
    773192372612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,071 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,071 miles
    Test number
    905972405214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,904 miles
    Test number
    928505204254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,904 miles (+12)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,904 miles
    Test number
    546865704241
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  6. Pass92,892 miles (+19)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,892 miles
    Test number
    139034103202
    • NoteOffside front brake slighty binding advise giveing car a good run
    • NoteRear fuel filter surface rust present
    • NoteSuspect engine starting to use oil exhaust slighty smokey

  7. Pass92,873 miles (+56)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,873 miles
    Test number
    496496702294
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSTARTING PROBLEM SUSPECT BATTERY/REQUIRES JUMP START
    • NoteSUSPECT ENGINE STARTING TO USE OIL/SLIGHTY SMOKEY ON START UP
    • NoteGeneral engine oil leak
    • NoteOffside front brake slight bind/advise a good run
    • NoteVarious sections of chassis surface rust present front and rear

  8. Pass92,817 miles (+155)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,817 miles
    Test number
    356850511442
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting lowin tread depth 3mm of tread left check often

  9. Pass92,662 miles (+69)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,662 miles
    Test number
    804041520279
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • Note. exhaust smokey on start up
    • Note. nearside door strip loose/clips required
    • Note.. offside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 4mm of tread left

  10. Pass92,593 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,593 miles
    Test number
    634990919220
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • Note.. power steering belts slighty loose

  11. Fail92,593 miles (+19)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,593 miles
    Test number
    133539509200
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • Note.. power steering belts slighty loose

  12. Pass92,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    92,574 miles
    Test number
    101427698116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,574 miles (+98)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,574 miles
    Test number
    410457198155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass92,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    92,476 miles
    Test number
    611762017270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,476 miles (+17)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,476 miles
    Test number
    394636707487
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Note1/ † tick over to fast † 2/ † engine smokey mor when cold

  16. Pass92,459 miles (+347)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    92,459 miles
    Test number
    150913016220
    • NoteTick over quite quick/anti noise damping rug not stuck to bonnet

  17. Pass92,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    92,112 miles
    Test number
    500143925234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,112 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,112 miles
    Test number
    220741205250
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine tick over to fast

Questions about XPC 463

What vehicle is registration XPC 463 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XPC 463 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1981. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XPC 463 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on XPC 463 expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on XPC 463?
The MOT on XPC 463 expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has XPC 463 done?
XPC 463 was recorded at 95,763 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 196 miles a year.
Has XPC 463 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XPC 463 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on XPC 463 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on XPC 463 find?
XPC 463 passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor; power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 1 more.

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