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A10 LMS

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,807 mi
Last recorded65,807 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 LMS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,807 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both front wings rusted and holed in places but not likely to cause injury

Fail 21 Sep 2018 65,807 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both front wings rusted and holed in places but not likely to cause injury

Pass 30 Sep 2017 62,955 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various suspension componants corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2017 62,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various suspension componants corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,752 miles

grumble from power steering pump

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Fail 25 Mar 2014 61,729 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

grumble from power steering pump

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,575 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs rusty around edges

oil level on min mark

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe looks very rusty but unable to assess properly due to its location

Fail 25 Mar 2011 53,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs rusty around edges

oil level on min mark

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe looks very rusty but unable to assess properly due to its location

Pass 5 Apr 2010 45,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not excessive at time of test

offside front tyre wearing at outer edge but still ok at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2010 45,828 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not excessive at time of test

offside front tyre wearing at outer edge but still ok at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,737 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,123 miles

Oil leak

outer edges of both rear brake discs getting rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,058 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 28,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,622 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 24,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A10 LMS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 104,272 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 A10 LMS, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 LMS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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