MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,722 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine and gear box leaking oil
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes by 80% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis , inner wing (2.4.A.3)
coolant leak on engine.
corrosion to offside , front and rear jacking points corroded.
metal fuel pipes/unions at fuel pump/filter corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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)
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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F222 SKV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 118,764 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 F222 SKV, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F222 SKV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1989.
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