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B5 AAT

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,212 mi
Last recorded153,212 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 AAT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 153,212 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 153,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 152,344 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 152,344 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 151,401 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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B5 AAT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B5 AAT, 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 B5 AAT registered?

B5 AAT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is B5 AAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 AAT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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