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AJE 3T

1998 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,663 mi
Last recorded93,663 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 50091,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJE 3T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 93,663 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,787 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 90,494 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 88,453 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 87,015 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 85,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 82,735 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 82,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 81,406 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 81,406 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 79,291 miles

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

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

slight missfire on emission test

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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AJE 3T is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 91,405 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 AJE 3T, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJE 3T registered?

AJE 3T is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AJE 3T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJE 3T shows 12 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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