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M207 ELB

1994 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,659 mi
Last recorded162,659 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 50087,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM207 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2013 162,659 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 158,036 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 158,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 154,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 147,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 147,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

item removed from front screen for mot

Pass 21 Apr 2008 140,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front steering small play in a ball joint

Pass 27 Apr 2007 133,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 124,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M207 ELB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M207 ELB, 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 M207 ELB registered?

M207 ELB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 5 September 1994.

Is M207 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M207 ELB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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