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J122 GFG

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,025 mi
Last recorded124,025 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ122 GFG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 124,025 miles

Both front disc's corroded

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

Front metal brake pipes corroding

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2010 124,025 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front disc's corroded

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

Front metal brake pipes corroding

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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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J122 GFG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 101,964 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 J122 GFG, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J122 GFG registered?

J122 GFG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 15 January 1992.

Is J122 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J122 GFG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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