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P404 UGW

1996 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,620 mi
Last recorded57,620 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 50071,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 UGW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 56,362 miles

Nearside cat rattly

Offside and Nearside top mount have splits

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2016 56,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside and Nearside top mount have splits

Nearside cat rattly

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,589 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,546 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,164 miles

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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P404 UGW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P404 UGW, 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 P404 UGW registered?

P404 UGW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P404 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 UGW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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