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A14 RBK

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,562 mi
Last recorded137,562 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 RBK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 137,562 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 133,200 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside wiper blade not cleaning screen

Pass 14 Mar 2008 131,939 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 131,937 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 131,040 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 128,335 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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A14 RBK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A14 RBK, 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.

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What year was A14 RBK registered?

A14 RBK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is A14 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 RBK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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