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C2 AHD

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,275 mi
Last recorded183,275 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 AHD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 183,275 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 183,030 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering box has slight play

steering has slight play at inner fixings/joints

steering idler has slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2010 180,321 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

steering box has slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2009 179,683 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering idler has slight play at both sides

Pass 1 Nov 2008 176,077 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 175,802 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 175,802 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 173,440 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 173,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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C2 AHD is a 1990 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 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 104,272 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 C2 AHD, 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 36 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 C2 AHD registered?

C2 AHD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is C2 AHD safe to buy?

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