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D5 TUF

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,171 mi
Last recorded12,171 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 TUF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 12,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 12,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 11,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both sides rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 10,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 9,502 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 7,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 4,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 2,956 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 86,921 miles

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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D5 TUF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D5 TUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 TUF registered?

D5 TUF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is D5 TUF safe to buy?

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