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B24 MOB

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

157,210 mi
Last recorded157,210 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 MOB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 157,210 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 157,199 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 157,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 151,124 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 157,001 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 156,756 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 156,608 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 156,379 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 156,242 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 156,087 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 155,827 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2011 155,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 155,482 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 155,387 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 155,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 155,062 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 154,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 153,939 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 152,803 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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B24 MOB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B24 MOB, 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 B24 MOB registered?

B24 MOB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for B24 MOB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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