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UUK 3S

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,864 mi
Last recorded36,864 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUK 3S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 36,864 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 36,860 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 36,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 36,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,600 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 36,501 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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UUK 3S is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 107,346 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 UUK 3S, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UUK 3S registered?

UUK 3S is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 19 February 1986.

Is UUK 3S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUK 3S shows 6 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 UUK 3S have outstanding finance?

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