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J168 TTM

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,659 mi
Last recorded143,659 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ168 TTM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 143,659 miles

Front steering system rubber bushes deteriated

Rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 30 May 2012 141,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 139,804 miles

Rear brake imbalance

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 137,990 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 135,470 miles

front offside and nearside tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 132,914 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2008 132,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2007 129,472 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 129,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 126,044 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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J168 TTM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J168 TTM, 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 J168 TTM registered?

J168 TTM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 27 May 1992.

Is J168 TTM safe to buy?

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