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H119 JJA

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,210 mi
Last recorded152,210 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH119 JJA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 152,210 miles

Exhaust heatshields deteriorated

Front suspension feed pipes corroding

Nearside and Offside rear brake hose ferulles corroding

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes corroding

Rear suspension feed pipes corroded

Slight leak from power steering pipes

Slight wear in steering idler boxes

Fail 18 Aug 2007 152,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 152,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 150,270 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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H119 JJA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 100,254 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 H119 JJA, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H119 JJA registered?

H119 JJA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 18 April 1991.

Is H119 JJA safe to buy?

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