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G188 OKW

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,156 mi
Last recorded121,156 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG188 OKW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 121,156 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 120,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 118,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 118,882 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly in various places

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front washer inop

Fail 21 Feb 2017 118,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front wiper operation slow

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front washer inop

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake balance requirements only just met

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded/greased

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 118,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake balance requirements only just met

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded/greased

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 116,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 115,876 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 116,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010
Pass 12 Jun 2008
Pass 17 May 2007 99,999 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 99,999 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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G188 OKW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G188 OKW, 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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G188 OKW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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