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J376 JKM

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,005 mi
Last recorded109,005 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ376 JKM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 109,005 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 109,005 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 102,412 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose wings corroded x2 (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough tight and not self centering (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 102,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Front Body panel slightly loose wings corroded x2 (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough tight and not self centering (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,568 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp split

Central Rear exhaust hangar brackets corroded / broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front exhaust heat shield corroded / insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak differential ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak power steering box ()

Oil leak power steering pump ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 97,654 miles

Brake pedal spongy brake test passed but when driving brake pedal feels spongy/juddering like abs is kicking in even at low speeds. (3.3.B.1b)

Oil leak from power steering pump ()

Central exhaust central hangar brackets corroded/broken off

Front exhaust clamp corroded/split

Front exhaust heat shield corroded/insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom arm ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from differential ()

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Oil leak from power steering box ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 92,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

centre exhaust mount burst/corroded

parking brake only just met efficiency

wiper motor speed slow

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,491 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all rear suspension arms corroded

strut top mounting coming away from bonding

Fail 10 Sep 2015 87,491 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all rear suspension arms corroded

strut top mounting coming away from bonding

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,563 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 80,623 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 11 Sep 2013 80,623 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 8 May 2012 79,025 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes covered

Fail 26 Apr 2012 79,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes covered

Pass 10 May 2011 75,638 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,387 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres badly wearing wearing outer edges

Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,385 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres badly wearing wearing outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,885 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 67,883 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,618 miles

Brake pipes greased condition difficult to fully inspect

Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,481 miles

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

brake pipes undersealed/greased condition difficult to fully assess

Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,909 miles

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

both front tyres wearing edges

both rear tyres badly perished, worn and cut

nearside front tyre badly perished

wiper blade poor

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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J376 JKM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J376 JKM, 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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J376 JKM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 7 April 1992.

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