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147,329 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front subframe mounting area slightly corroded
Underside covered in underseal
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prescribed area covered in underseal
underbody covered in underseal
Underbody brake pipes covered in underseal
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Underbody brake pipes covered in underseal
Underbody brake/ fuel pipes covered in underseal
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Underbody brake/ fuel pipes covered in underseal
Underbody brake pipes undersealed/covered
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Underbody brake pipes undersealed/covered
Nearside Rear parking brake low
Nearside Rear parking brake low
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/rear exhaust box`s deteriorated (7.1.2)
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/rear exhaust box`s deteriorated (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all suspension bushes are perished
child seat fitted nearside rear
exhaust blowing slightly
oil leaks
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
all coil springs corroded
corrosion in coil spring mounting areas
fuel pipes are corroded at filter
play in nearside sterring joints
rear axle beam suport bushes are in poor condition
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
all coil springs corroded
corrosion in coil spring mounting areas
fuel pipes are corroded at filter
play in nearside sterring joints
rear axle beam suport bushes are in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
fuel lines slightly corroded
rear exhaust silencer baffels loose
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
fuel lines slightly corroded
rear exhaust silencer baffels loose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight oil leak from power steering pump
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight oil leak from power steering pump
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs pitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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99 BV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
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 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 BV, 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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99 BV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1988.
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