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L432 APH

1994 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,004 mi
Last recorded76,004 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 50087,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL432 APH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,004 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 9 Jan 2008 75,875 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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L432 APH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L432 APH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L432 APH registered?

L432 APH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L432 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L432 APH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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