MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,807 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
various suspension componants corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
various suspension componants corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
outer edges of both rear brake discs getting rusty
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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