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BNZ 9799

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,603 mi
Last recorded125,603 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9799
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 125,603 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 124,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 124,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 124,248 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 123,675 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside front lower seal starting to corrode

Pass 8 May 2014 122,688 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 121,335 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 119,120 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 111,991 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 111,975 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 104,349 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 98,348 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 78,271 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 43,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fan belt splitting

Fail 9 Sep 2006 43,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fan belt splitting

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 9799 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 101,964 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 9799, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BNZ 9799 registered?

BNZ 9799 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is BNZ 9799 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 9799 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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