MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D869 MBE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 D869 MBE, 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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What year was D869 MBE registered?
D869 MBE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is D869 MBE safe to buy?
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