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J330 CYY

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,015 mi
Last recorded96,015 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ330 CYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 96,015 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 96,014 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 95,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,413 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,225 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 May 2012 93,425 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 92,928 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 92,928 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,730 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 90,717 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 89,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 89,091 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 87,272 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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J330 CYY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J330 CYY, 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 J330 CYY registered?

J330 CYY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 14 January 1992.

Is J330 CYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J330 CYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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