MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,026 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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A3 UCW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 118,764 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 A3 UCW, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of A3 UCW?
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What year was A3 UCW registered?
A3 UCW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 9 November 1989.
Is A3 UCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 UCW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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