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H152 KGS

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Turquoise Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,790 mi
Last recorded75,790 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH152 KGS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,790 miles

Battery insecure.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight binding n/s/r brake.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 75,537 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,076 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 74,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,671 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,511 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,260 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 71,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 68,437 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 68,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear a b s sensor wire damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2006 68,414 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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H152 KGS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Turquoise with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H152 KGS, 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 H152 KGS registered?

H152 KGS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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