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C2 HRA

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,816 mi
Last recorded68,816 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 HRA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 68,816 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 68,144 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 68,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2021 68,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 67,779 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,552 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 66,962 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,450 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,147 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,146 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 65,136 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,508 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 58,619 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 58,619 miles

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

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 HRA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HRA, 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 HRA registered?

C2 HRA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is C2 HRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 HRA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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