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9995 KD

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Brown Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,913 mi
Last recorded117,913 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9995 KD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 117,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 115,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 112,236 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 109,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 108,077 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 107,085 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 107,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 106,877 miles

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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9995 KD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Brown with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 113,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 9995 KD, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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9995 KD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 18 October 1988.

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