MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,794 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Bumper mount rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch within 30cm of (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch within 30cm of anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch within 30cm of (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Front Bumper mount rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s/front & o/s/rear brakes slightly binding
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s/front & o/s/rear brakes slightly binding
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
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B5 PMG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 PMG, 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 PMG registered?
B5 PMG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 June 1986.
Is B5 PMG safe to buy?
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