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A19 OJA

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,226 mi
Last recorded57,226 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 OJA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 57,226 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,983 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 53,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded middle of back axle area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 51,674 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 51,674 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,387 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 49,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,113 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

some deterioration in front number plate

Fail 16 Jul 2009 49,081 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

some deterioration in front number plate

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,794 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted (borderline pass)

Pass 11 May 2007 42,054 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 42,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,387 miles

Heavy coat underseal underside Surface rear brake pipes

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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A19 OJA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A19 OJA, 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 A19 OJA registered?

A19 OJA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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