MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,632 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BLK 5L is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 118,764 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 BLK 5L, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of BLK 5L?
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What year was BLK 5L registered?
BLK 5L is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is BLK 5L safe to buy?
The MOT history for BLK 5L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BLK 5L have outstanding finance?
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