MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside rear tyre wall ( outside ) shoowing signs of wear but not excessive
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside rear tyre wall ( outside ) shoowing signs of wear but not excessive
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering box cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Centre Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
LOWER AIR CONDITION OIL PIPE LEEKING
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
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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G168 UFM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 G168 UFM, 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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G168 UFM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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