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F4 TMD

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,350 mi
Last recorded68,350 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 TMD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2011 68,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,839 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 64,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 61,685 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 86,506 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 67,588 miles

Nearside Rear 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.

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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F4 TMD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F4 TMD, 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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What year was F4 TMD registered?

F4 TMD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is F4 TMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F4 TMD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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