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L378 ORS

1994 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,568 mi
Last recorded107,568 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 50087,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 ORS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 107,568 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 107,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 107,568 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bulb failure warning light showing on dash but all lights appear to be working

n\s\f & o\s\f shock absorber dust covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2021 107,568 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bulb failure warning light lit up on dash,but caint see a bulb out

n\s\f & o\s\f shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

rear fuel pipes corroded

speedo mileage doesn't work

Fail 6 May 2021 107,568 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 107,567 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Bulb warning light illuminated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S/F and O/S/F shock absorber dust covers poor condition

Rear sub frame mounting bushes worn

Pass 15 May 2020 107,562 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 107,533 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 107,369 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,125 miles

Central Front Brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2016 106,314 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 104,969 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 103,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,991 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 99,958 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,667 miles

center and rear exhaust is getting rusted

Pass 26 Mar 2011 95,487 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,404 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 94,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 93,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 93,322 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 93,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 86,307 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 86,290 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 86,284 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak

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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L378 ORS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 87,941 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 L378 ORS, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L378 ORS registered?

L378 ORS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 7 March 1994.

Is L378 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L378 ORS shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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