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C8 OMP

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,641 mi
Last recorded127,641 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 OMP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 127,641 miles

Slight corrosion: Exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2021 127,009 miles

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 4 Jul 2019 126,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber cracked and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 125,625 miles

All brake pipes slight corrosion

All suspension pipes slight corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 124,362 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 123,220 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Front suspension pipes corroded

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

Rear all suspension pipes corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 123,185 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 121,796 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2012 119,015 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 118,714 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 115,625 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 114,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 109,731 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 109,305 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 108,445 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 104,507 miles

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

long travel in parking brake and performance close to limit

n/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge and on the legal limit

o/s/r tyre wearing low and some cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 2 May 2006 100,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on edges

offside parking brake effort slightly low

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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C8 OMP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C8 OMP, 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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C8 OMP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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