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B593 OPJ

1985 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

224,550 mi
Last recorded224,550 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2006
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 500107,427 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB593 OPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2006 224,550 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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B593 OPJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,427 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 B593 OPJ, 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 41 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 B593 OPJ registered?

B593 OPJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B593 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B593 OPJ shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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