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A19 RNT

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,429 mi
Last recorded144,429 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 RNT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 144,429 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 242,456 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 240,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 239,877 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 239,877 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both handbrake cables siezed

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

sealing ring on fuel cap cracked

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 RNT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 106,178 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 A19 RNT, 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 39 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 RNT registered?

A19 RNT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 17 August 1987.

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