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J336 KCP

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,802 mi
Last recorded122,802 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ336 KCP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 122,802 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery light pads light oil light illuminated

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 122,802 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery light pads light oil light illuminated

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,769 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 121,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 121,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2016 112,744 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 115,051 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 109,446 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 109,426 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 106,541 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 106,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 104,587 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 101,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,106 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 93,667 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,695 miles

heat sheild on exhaust .corrosion

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Mar 2007 85,218 miles

oil leak from engine

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 84,445 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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J336 KCP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J336 KCP, 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 J336 KCP registered?

J336 KCP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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