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B299 SUE

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,936 mi
Last recorded136,936 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB299 SUE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 136,936 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 136,936 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2006 134,060 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 134,060 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2005 130,156 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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B299 SUE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 104,272 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 B299 SUE, 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 36 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 B299 SUE registered?

B299 SUE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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