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J488 NGV

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,771 mi
Last recorded114,771 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ488 NGV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2023 114,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 113,667 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 110,210 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 108,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2017 101,619 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 101,612 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 101,611 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 101,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,374 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,660 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 98,383 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 98,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 97,801 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 97,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 97,592 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 97,313 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 97,313 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 96,930 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear fog lamp in-op..lamp faliure lamp on dash.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 96,508 miles

center(2nd) exhaust box corroded. exhaust heatsheilds all corroded/broken.

poss slight missfire when cold?

Pass 6 Jul 2007 95,754 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 95,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

exhaust center box & rear box joint corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2007 95,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 94,368 miles

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

co on legal limit 3.5%

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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J488 NGV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J488 NGV, 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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J488 NGV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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