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B16 BFD

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

308,142 mi
Last recorded308,142 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BFD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2006 308,142 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 308,142 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Oil leak

nearside steering idler

offside rear brake hose

steering jounts

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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B16 BFD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 107,346 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 B16 BFD, 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 40 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 B16 BFD registered?

B16 BFD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 14 May 1986.

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