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A12 SBN

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,234 mi
Last recorded130,234 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SBN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 130,234 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 129,194 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 127,825 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 126,744 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 124,910 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 123,536 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 122,012 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 122,010 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 120,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 118,246 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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A12 SBN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 SBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 SBN registered?

A12 SBN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is A12 SBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 SBN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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