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M53 SBL

1994 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,015 mi
Last recorded61,015 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 50087,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 SBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,015 miles

Corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,009 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2014 60,850 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,522 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs poor

fuel cap seal very poor

nearside rear seat belt poor operation

number plates slightly honeycombed but BSau stamped

offside rear seat belt poor operation

play in steering, sheild obscuring view

Fail 26 Aug 2011 59,780 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs poor

fuel cap seal very poor

nearside rear seat belt poor operation

number plates slightly honeycombed but BSau stamped

offside rear seat belt poor operation

play in steering, sheild obscuring view

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,457 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)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding and lipped

Fail 26 Aug 2010 56,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding and lipped

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,116 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,531 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,327 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 48,314 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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M53 SBL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M53 SBL, 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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M53 SBL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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