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J475 WOC

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,656 mi
Last recorded95,656 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ475 WOC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,656 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 95,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,277 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,459 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 93,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bulb failure light on (all lights working)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 92,885 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bulb failure light on (all lights working)

Pass 2 May 2013 92,259 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 92,258 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,452 miles

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

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

second to rear silencer deteriated but not blowing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 91,452 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

second to rear silencer deteriated but not blowing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,723 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 90,066 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 88,336 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 86,936 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 84,963 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 82,294 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 82,294 miles

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

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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J475 WOC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J475 WOC, 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 J475 WOC registered?

J475 WOC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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