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C11 AOD

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Turquoise Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,448 mi
Last recorded137,448 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 AOD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 137,448 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 137,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2009 135,836 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 133,185 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 130,149 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 126,382 miles

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

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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C11 AOD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Turquoise with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 100,254 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 C11 AOD, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C11 AOD registered?

C11 AOD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is C11 AOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 AOD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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