MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Does B15 HTG have outstanding finance?
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