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S500 SNY

1999 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,645 mi
Last recorded132,645 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 50087,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 SNY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 132,645 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

front pads getting low

nsf tyre worn on edge on limit

nsr subframe mount very rusty

osf tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play osr hub bush top

very slight play os track-rod end

Fail 14 Aug 2017 132,640 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 127,639 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 127,639 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 115,425 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes are rusted

various temporary exhaust mountings

Pass 9 Dec 2013 104,379 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

two temporary exhaust mountings

Pass 13 Dec 2012 95,233 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 86,097 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,727 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 79,011 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,563 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 57,469 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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S500 SNY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S500 SNY, 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.

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What year was S500 SNY registered?

S500 SNY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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