MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
small "chunck"out of offside front tyre sidewall.
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
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M974 GGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 71,408 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 M974 GGT, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M974 GGT registered?
M974 GGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is M974 GGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for M974 GGT shows 6 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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