MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,005 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front wheel arches corroded
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
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipes greased condition difficult to fully inspect
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake pipes undersealed/greased condition difficult to fully assess
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?
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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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