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BRT 2T

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,011 mi
Last recorded110,011 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRT 2T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 110,011 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 106,535 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 106,535 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 106,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 105,604 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 104,140 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 104,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 102,817 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 100,356 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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BRT 2T is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BRT 2T, 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.

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What year was BRT 2T registered?

BRT 2T is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is BRT 2T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRT 2T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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