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G196 CPK

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,799 mi
Last recorded126,799 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG196 CPK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 126,799 miles

Brake warning indicates a fault

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside wiper blade ineffective

Pass 17 Jun 2009 125,706 miles

all brakes slightly binding

Fail 16 Jun 2009 125,704 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

all brakes slightly binding

Fail 8 Oct 2008 125,702 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 124,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 123,019 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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G196 CPK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G196 CPK, 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 G196 CPK registered?

G196 CPK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 February 1990.

Is G196 CPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G196 CPK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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