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A1 BNJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,835 mi
Last recorded163,835 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2022 163,835 miles

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear quarters severely corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 162,218 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached nearside and offside vehicles body corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached nearside and offside vehicle body corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 161,590 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 159,943 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 158,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 156,449 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 153,708 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 153,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 May 2015 150,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 150,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 146,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 141,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 141,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 134,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 126,602 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 117,635 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 109,075 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 99,488 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 93,032 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 93,032 miles

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

both head lamp aims on upper limit

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak from rear differential

sill trims fitted

slight movement in off side front wheel bearing

sump damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2006 93,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pedal anti slip not factory fitted

corrosion nearside front wheel arch top

nearside door mirror glass missing

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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A1 BNJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A1 BNJ, 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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A1 BNJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 10 May 1990.

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