MOT Status
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62,342 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly chafed hose rubbing on incorrectly routed brake sensor wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated and crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated and crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and shoulder deep split almost exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake fluid slightly discoloured
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front fog light notworking
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly chafed hose rubbing on incorrectly routed brake sensor wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated and crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated and crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and shoulder deep split almost exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake fluid slightly discoloured
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed hose rubbing on incorrectly routed brake sensor wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing big cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both rear tyres are 2-3mm tyre tread
Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/crack outer sidewall
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake fluid contaminated brake fluid too dark (1.8 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine misfire and cut out after the emission test (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel damage sharpe (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated/big cracks outer shoulder bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/crack outer sidewall
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
wiper blade worn
Offside Front tyre worn and bald at outer shoulder slight tear on outer tread
Offside Headlight wiper faulty
Offside Rear Tyre cracks in the tread/deterion
Oil leak Engine massive
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front tyre worn and bald at outer shoulder slight tear on outer tread
Offside Headlight wiper faulty
Offside Rear Tyre cracks in the tread/deterion
Oil leak Engine massive
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both front and rear brake discs are slightly worn and lipped
Burning smell coming from bonnet area
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front wiper is starting to smear
Nearside front tyre is worn and cracked on outer edge
Offside front tyre is wearing and cracking on outer edge
Offside rear tyre is cracking
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front and rear brake discs are slightly worn and lipped
Burning smell coming from bonnet area
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front wiper is starting to smear
Nearside front tyre is worn and cracked on outer edge
Offside front tyre is wearing and cracking on outer edge
Offside rear tyre is cracking
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
slight oil leak
both front top strut mounts slightly deteriorated
interior mirror - slightly insecure.
NSF sidelight provides insufficient brightness.
OSF scrab door it doesn't fully support secure operation.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L500 JJM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 L500 JJM, 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 L500 JJM registered?
L500 JJM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 11 May 1994.
Is L500 JJM safe to buy?
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