MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,104 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f brake grabbing slightly
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
front suspension spring seats rusting
n/s front tyre wearing on edges
o/s front tyre getting worn
sill covers fitted
slight bind n/s front wheel
under body rusting
brake hoses ends getting rusty
exhaust front box rusty
slight blow from exhaust down pipes
under body rusting
both front wheel arches getting rusty
exhaust system getting rusty
n/s exhaust down pipe blowing slightly
n/s/r wheel binding slightly
o/s exhaust down pipe blowing slightly
under body getting rusty
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front wheel arches getting rusty
exhaust system getting rusty
n/s exhaust down pipe blowing slightly
n/s/r wheel binding slightly
o/s exhaust down pipe blowing slightly
under body getting rusty
brake pipe ferrules getting rusty
exhaust getting rusty
under body getting rusty
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
EXHAUST RUSTING
UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES
24% imbalance on front brakes
exhaust down pipes getting rusty
plastic sill covers fitted
under body getting rusty
Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
24% imbalance on front brakes
exhaust down pipes getting rusty
plastic sill covers fitted
under body getting rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
plastic sill covers fitted
rear brake pads may be getting low
under body getting rusty
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
plastic sill covers fitted
rear brake pads may be getting low
under body getting rusty
N/S/F BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY
OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/F BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY
OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 THJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 A10 THJ, 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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What year was A10 THJ registered?
A10 THJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is A10 THJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for A10 THJ shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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