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L634 LBE

1994 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,502 mi
Last recorded101,502 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 50087,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL634 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,502 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 101,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 95,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated SLIGHT PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated SLIGHT PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 95,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn RUBBER D BUSH WORN /SPLIT TO EXCESS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn PIN BUSH WORN WITH EXCESS LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated RUBBER PERISHED /CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBER D BUSH WORN WITH PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated RUBBER PERISHED /CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,923 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING IN TREADS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER RUBBER BUSHES ON WISHBONE SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 86,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing indiactor (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING IN TREADS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER RUBBER BUSHES ON WISHBONE SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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L634 LBE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L634 LBE, 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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L634 LBE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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