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G138 CLE

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,180 mi
Last recorded133,180 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 CLE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 133,180 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Sep 2018 132,532 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 131,786 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 130,706 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded / exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 130,584 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 130,580 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 130,567 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 130,470 miles

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

both front top strut mounts slightly deteriorated

slight crack on n/s headlamp

slight play detected at both front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jan 2009 130,465 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front top strut mounts slightly deteriorated

slight crack on n/s headlamp

slight play detected at both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jan 2008 127,220 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2007 116,719 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 116,532 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 106,091 miles

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

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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G138 CLE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 104,272 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 G138 CLE, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G138 CLE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 24 March 1990.

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