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C14 WSM

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,680 mi
Last recorded117,680 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 WSM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 117,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 117,680 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 117,471 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 117,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 114,302 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

number plates legible from 20 meters

Fail 12 Jul 2013 114,302 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust corroded

number plates legible from 20 meters

Pass 19 Jul 2012 112,348 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 111,876 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 111,383 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 110,784 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 109,621 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 108,302 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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C14 WSM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C14 WSM, 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.

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What year was C14 WSM registered?

C14 WSM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is C14 WSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 WSM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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