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F12 AGB

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,904 mi
Last recorded145,904 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 AGB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 145,904 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 145,346 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in nearside front steering idler

Fail 20 Mar 2017 145,343 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

front bumper missing

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated/cracked

nearside mirror missing

slight play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 20 Jun 2014 145,313 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 145,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2013 143,420 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2013 143,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 142,296 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n,s,f wheel inside lip slight damage.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 142,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n,s,f wheel arch corroded

n,s,f wheel inside lip slight damage

n,s,f wing vent clip broken

o,s,f wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 138,663 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 138,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 131,314 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2009 131,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 129,463 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

front wiper slightly smearing

surface rust to most underbody components but not exessive

Fail 3 Mar 2008 129,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

front wiper slightly smearing

surface rust to most underbody components but not exessive

Pass 29 Jun 2007 127,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 120,542 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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F12 AGB is a 1991 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 58.8%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 100,254 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 F12 AGB, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F12 AGB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 5 April 1991.

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