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C3 VJG

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,265 mi
Last recorded136,265 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 VJG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,265 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 136,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 136,230 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 133,925 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 133,925 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2009 130,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 129,606 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2006 126,208 miles

rear exhaust corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2005 114,958 miles

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

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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C3 VJG is a 1991 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 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 C3 VJG, 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 C3 VJG registered?

C3 VJG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 23 April 1991.

Is C3 VJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 VJG 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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