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A15 WFL

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,278 mi
Last recorded123,278 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 WFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 123,278 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 122,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 122,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 122,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 122,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 122,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 122,180 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 122,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 121,886 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 121,477 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 121,477 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 121,295 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 121,295 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2012 121,256 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 120,226 miles

both rear exhaust rubber hangers perished

Pass 24 Sep 2009 118,936 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 118,477 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 117,957 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 114,017 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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A15 WFL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 107,346 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 A15 WFL, 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 40 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 A15 WFL registered?

A15 WFL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 10 April 1986.

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