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K658 SWP

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,409 mi
Last recorded65,409 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK658 SWP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 65,409 miles

offside front lower suspension arm has welding repair.

plastic sill,inner arch and underbody covers fitted.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 65,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front lower suspension arm has welding repair.

plastic sill,inner arch and underbody covers fitted.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 63,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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K658 SWP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K658 SWP, 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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How do I check the history of K658 SWP?

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What year was K658 SWP registered?

K658 SWP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K658 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K658 SWP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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