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A13 RND

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,535 mi
Last recorded85,535 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 RND
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 85,535 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

corrosion to offside front inner wing and chassis

Fail 10 Jun 2021 85,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING AND CHASSIS

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,035 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded by suspension mounting

both front suspension ball joint boots perished and splitting

Fail 17 Jun 2019 85,035 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded by suspension mounting

both front suspension ball joint boots perished and splitting

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 RND is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A13 RND, 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 A13 RND registered?

A13 RND is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 22 January 1990.

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