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F1 GAS

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,442 mi
Last recorded128,442 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 GAS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 128,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 128,235 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 128,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 128,226 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 128,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 128,205 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 128,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported sat on subframe at rear (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 127,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 127,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 125,461 miles

brakes require service } only just passed

Pass 17 Feb 2010 123,304 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 123,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

power steering leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 119,526 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 115,149 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 111,904 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 11,836 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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F1 GAS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F1 GAS, 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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F1 GAS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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