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A13 NWT

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,705 mi
Last recorded116,705 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 NWT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 May 2019 116,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2014 116,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 114,481 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 113,986 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 112,945 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 112,738 miles

nearside dip headlamp beam slightly low

offside dip headlamp beam slightly low

Pass 3 Dec 2007 112,715 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 112,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 112,108 miles

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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A13 NWT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 106,178 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 A13 NWT, 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 39 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 A13 NWT registered?

A13 NWT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is A13 NWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 NWT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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