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BIG 5121

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,549 mi
Last recorded120,549 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5121
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 120,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 116,129 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 107,140 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 107,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 175,927 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 175,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BIG 5121 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 100,254 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 BIG 5121, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BIG 5121?

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What year was BIG 5121 registered?

BIG 5121 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is BIG 5121 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 5121 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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