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J32 FGT

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Brown Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,712 mi
Last recorded67,712 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ32 FGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 67,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frond and rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underneath all over slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 67,261 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 67,261 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Oct 2008 155,087 miles

Corrosion on both front and offside rear brake pipes

Corrosion on both front wings+ bonnet+ boot lid

Front and rear exhaust section very thin and corroded

Play in drag link ends

Play in steering idler

Rear exhaust mounting repaired with tie wrap

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2007 150,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2007 150,226 miles

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

strong smell of petrol but no visual signs of a leak

Pass 1 Dec 2006 149,690 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 146,443 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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J32 FGT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Brown with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J32 FGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J32 FGT registered?

J32 FGT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J32 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J32 FGT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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