MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,337 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all suspension bushes perished
under carriage corroded
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S541 MBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 S541 MBY, 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.
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How do I check the history of S541 MBY?
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What year was S541 MBY registered?
S541 MBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 16 November 1998.
Is S541 MBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S541 MBY shows 12 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.
Does S541 MBY have outstanding finance?
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