MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,326 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corroded underside
front brake discs worn
o/s/f chassis corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corroded underside
front brake discs corroded
n/s/f fog light inoperative
o/s/f brake binding
rear brake discs corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A199 RJL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 102,299 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 A199 RJL, 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 42 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 A199 RJL registered?
A199 RJL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 June 1984.
Is A199 RJL safe to buy?
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