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A10 THJ

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

78,104 mi
Last recorded78,104 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 THJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,104 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 78,104 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,783 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 76,761 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,740 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 75,689 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 74,000 miles

brake hoses ends getting rusty

exhaust front box rusty

slight blow from exhaust down pipes

under body rusting

Pass 19 May 2011 73,000 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 73,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,437 miles

brake pipe ferrules getting rusty

exhaust getting rusty

under body getting rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2010 71,399 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 70,292 miles

24% imbalance on front brakes

exhaust down pipes getting rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

under body getting rusty

Fail 15 May 2009 70,292 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,856 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads may be getting low

under body getting rusty

Fail 22 May 2008 68,690 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 62,431 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 11 May 2007 62,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,927 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 57,922 miles

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.

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 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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