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B5 PMG

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,794 mi
Last recorded141,794 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 141,794 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 141,496 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 140,956 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 140,955 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 140,636 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 140,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 140,548 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 140,548 miles

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017 139,780 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 139,780 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 139,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 139,758 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 136,585 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 134,023 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 129,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 126,191 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 123,645 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 119,416 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 116,639 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 116,639 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/front & o/s/rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 18 Jul 2006 113,090 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 113,090 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 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.

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