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A5 OUN

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,506 mi
Last recorded140,506 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OUN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 140,506 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2014 140,502 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 140,455 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 140,422 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 139,619 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 139,619 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A5 OUN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A5 OUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 OUN registered?

A5 OUN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 29 October 1990.

Is A5 OUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 OUN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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