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FIB 3645

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,516 mi
Last recorded203,516 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 3645
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 203,516 miles

o/s rear drive shaft rubber boot small cut ,

Pass 22 Sep 2010 200,620 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 200,620 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 197,066 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 197,066 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 192,965 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 192,965 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 188,480 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 188,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 184,656 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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FIB 3645 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 101,964 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 FIB 3645, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FIB 3645 registered?

FIB 3645 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is FIB 3645 safe to buy?

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