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BNZ 76

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,415 mi
Last recorded74,415 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 76
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 74,415 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 74,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 73,954 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,199 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,973 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,952 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,825 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,801 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,555 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 18 Oct 2013 69,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Feb 2009 68,960 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2009 68,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,982 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 66,239 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 66,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyre treads wearing inner edges

oil on steering damper

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,540 miles

corrosion split exhaust pipe at front joint of tail section

oil on steering damper

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 76 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BNZ 76, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNZ 76?

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What year was BNZ 76 registered?

BNZ 76 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 10 March 1986.

Is BNZ 76 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 76 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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