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B199 OGY

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

300,758 mi
Last recorded300,758 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB199 OGY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 300,758 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 300,624 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 300,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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B199 OGY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 102,299 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 B199 OGY, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B199 OGY registered?

B199 OGY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B199 OGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B199 OGY shows 3 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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