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99 BE

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Bronze Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

22,765 mi
Last recorded22,765 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 BE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 22,765 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 22,749 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 22,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 22,745 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 22,740 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,740 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,568 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,061 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 22,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 22,031 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 22,031 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,245 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,246 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 18,149 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 18,050 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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99 BE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Bronze with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 100,254 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 99 BE, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 99 BE registered?

99 BE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 27 November 1991.

Is 99 BE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 99 BE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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