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T59 RPM

1999 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,044 mi
Last recorded81,044 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 50087,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT59 RPM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades starting to split

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,035 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 81,026 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 81,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 80,884 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 78,508 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 75,742 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 75,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 69,977 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 64,765 miles

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

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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T59 RPM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T59 RPM, 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 T59 RPM registered?

T59 RPM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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