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AKZ 9415

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,661 mi
Last recorded145,661 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 9415
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 145,661 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2011 145,380 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 145,380 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 142,940 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 142,940 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 141,753 miles

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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AKZ 9415 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AKZ 9415, 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 AKZ 9415 registered?

AKZ 9415 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is AKZ 9415 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 9415 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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