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S541 MBY

1998 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,337 mi
Last recorded46,337 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 50091,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 MBY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,337 miles

all suspension bushes perished

under carriage corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 45,625 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 45,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,576 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,765 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 43,765 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,766 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,403 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,200 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,255 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,884 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 37,215 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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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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What year was S541 MBY registered?

S541 MBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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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.

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