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C4 OOT

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,995 mi
Last recorded112,995 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 OOT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 112,995 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 112,995 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust box corroding

front number plate deteriating

slight chaffing to n/s/f abs wiring

slight play in steering

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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C4 OOT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C4 OOT, 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 C4 OOT registered?

C4 OOT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 7 January 1991.

Is C4 OOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 OOT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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