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A4 JJX

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,614 mi
Last recorded116,614 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 JJX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 116,614 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 114,151 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 110,666 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear belt stalk missing but is fitted to a foldable seat

Fail 25 Jul 2017 110,666 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 on inner shoulders (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear belt stalk missing but is fitted to a foldable seat

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 105,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advice o/s front tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 21 Jul 2016 105,798 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advice o/s front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 23 Jul 2015 101,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 100,447 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 100,436 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 100,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 99,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 99,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 95,053 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 88,783 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,213 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 75,213 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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A4 JJX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A4 JJX, 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 A4 JJX registered?

A4 JJX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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