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L820 NJO

1994 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,398 mi
Last recorded4,398 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 50087,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL820 NJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 4,398 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 4,079 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 3,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION TOO BOTH FRONT WINGS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Aug 2021 3,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE ( REAR OF FLOORPAN ) MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,390 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 101,229 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 101,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,506 miles

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2016 93,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,506 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 89,903 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 87,240 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,240 miles

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 86,881 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 May 2011 86,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2010 85,707 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 83,056 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2008 82,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 82,574 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 79,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L820 NJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L820 NJO, 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 L820 NJO registered?

L820 NJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L820 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L820 NJO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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