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G157 ATL

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,850 mi
Last recorded141,850 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG157 ATL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 141,850 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 141,844 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 141,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 139,840 miles

Both rear seat belt catches stiff to operate

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 138,006 miles

Near side rear jack mount missing

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 135,044 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 132,334 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 131,144 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 128,965 miles

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

power steering box leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2009 126,972 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 126,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 123,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 115,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 105,657 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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G157 ATL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G157 ATL, 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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What year was G157 ATL registered?

G157 ATL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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