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J16 FFE

1993 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,105 mi
Last recorded97,105 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 500100,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 FFE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 97,105 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 96,613 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,280 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,549 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 95,449 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 95,360 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 95,286 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 95,189 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 94,752 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 94,305 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,841 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 92,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 91,214 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 89,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 87,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 85,611 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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J16 FFE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 100,606 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 J16 FFE, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J16 FFE registered?

J16 FFE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is J16 FFE safe to buy?

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