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B15 HTG

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,549 mi
Last recorded179,549 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 HTG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 179,549 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2007 169,675 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 158,320 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 158,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 140,700 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 140,700 miles

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

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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B15 HTG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 113,067 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 B15 HTG, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B15 HTG?

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What year was B15 HTG registered?

B15 HTG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is B15 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 HTG 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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