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S52 MGC

1998 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,012 mi
Last recorded101,012 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 50091,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 MGC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 101,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,635 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 99,448 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 94,321 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 90,221 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,943 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 94,075 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside mirror glass condition

offside rear and nearside front tyres outer wall damage

srs light on

Fail 3 May 2012 94,075 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside mirror glass condition

offside rear and nearside front tyres outer wall damage

srs light on

Pass 3 May 2011 83,598 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 69,831 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,127 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 54,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 53,723 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,181 miles

o/s/f/ fog light n/w

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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S52 MGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 91,405 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 S52 MGC, 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 28 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 S52 MGC registered?

S52 MGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S52 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 MGC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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