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BNZ 6448

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

210,194 mi
Last recorded210,194 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 6448
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 210,194 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 210,125 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 207,845 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 207,584 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 204,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 204,577 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 202,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 15 Aug 2013 200,793 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 200,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 196,259 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 196,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 191,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 188,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 182,797 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 182,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 179,304 miles

Fuel pipes corroding.

Fuel tank straps corroding.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 173,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 169,635 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 169,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BNZ 6448 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 104,272 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 BNZ 6448, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 6448 registered?

BNZ 6448 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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