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G647 PCE

1996 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,575 mi
Last recorded32,575 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 50071,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG647 PCE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 32,575 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 32,536 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,494 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 32,217 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 32,041 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,430 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 29,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,374 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,232 miles

Nearside fornt seat, seatback does not release for access to rear seat.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,721 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,249 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,035 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,933 miles

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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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G647 PCE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 71,408 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 G647 PCE, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G647 PCE registered?

G647 PCE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is G647 PCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G647 PCE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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