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A18 WPY

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,501 mi
Last recorded154,501 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 WPY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 154,501 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 153,666 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 153,133 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 153,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

o/s/f tyre aged + cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2007 152,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 152,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 152,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2006 147,655 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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A18 WPY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A18 WPY, 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 A18 WPY registered?

A18 WPY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 8 May 1990.

Is A18 WPY safe to buy?

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