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S500 KHO

1999 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,562 mi
Last recorded129,562 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 50087,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 KHO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 129,562 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 121,244 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 121,244 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

travel on parking brake

Pass 30 Dec 2009 115,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 108,292 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 108,291 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 105,574 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 94,286 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 94,275 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S500 KHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,827 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 S500 KHO, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S500 KHO?

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What year was S500 KHO registered?

S500 KHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is S500 KHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 KHO 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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