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BNZ 6504

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,633 mi
Last recorded173,633 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 6504
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 173,633 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel brake slightly seized

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

front subframe corroded

handbrake just met the minimum requirement needs adjustment

rear differential is leaking

windscreen washer fluid running low but was sufficient enough to clear the windscreen

wiper rubber deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 173,599 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 2 May 2009 173,579 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 173,546 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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BNZ 6504 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 6504, 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.

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BNZ 6504 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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