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PL52 TPF

2002 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,519 mi
Last recorded70,519 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 50055,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 TPF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 60,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,817 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,913 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 40,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,982 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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PL52 TPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 55,809 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 PL52 TPF, 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 24 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 PL52 TPF registered?

PL52 TPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is PL52 TPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL52 TPF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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