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D649 DPL

1994 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

301,612 mi
Last recorded301,612 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 50087,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD649 DPL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 301,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyer outher wall slight crack

near side rear door and wing slight damage

off side rear lens slight crack

surface corrossion off side wheel arh and off side front wing

Fail 25 Sep 2012 301,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both front tyer outher wall slight crack

near side rear door and wing slight damage

off side rear lens slight crack

surface corrossion off side wheel arh and off side front wing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 300,454 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 299,126 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 297,300 miles

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

near side rear inner body has slight corrosion

off side rear inner body has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2008 295,709 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 292,583 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 290,018 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 285,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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D649 DPL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 87,941 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 D649 DPL, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D649 DPL registered?

D649 DPL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 22 September 1994.

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