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DS 7026

1994 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,585 mi
Last recorded89,585 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 50087,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 7026
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 89,585 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 89,978 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 89,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 89,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 87,783 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 84,698 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 23 Dec 2017 78,797 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 78,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 78,647 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 76,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 73,563 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 70,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside 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 13 Apr 2012 70,205 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 70,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhust heatshid corroded

oil leak from dif

Pass 27 Feb 2010 61,208 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 61,208 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 60,187 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 60,187 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,321 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,359 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,405 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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DS 7026 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DS 7026, 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 DS 7026 registered?

DS 7026 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 27 January 1994.

Is DS 7026 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 7026 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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