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V424 ROC

1999 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,045 mi
Last recorded152,045 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 50087,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV424 ROC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 152,045 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 144,284 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 144,275 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 123,775 miles

play to steering/wheels.split covers,broken exhaust braket,loose n/s drop link arm,craked rear brake pipes,large ar4eas of rust.

worn discs

Pass 29 Oct 2007 116,176 miles

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

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

rear drive shafts inner gaitors torn.

Fail 26 Oct 2007

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear drive shafts inner gaitors torn.

Pass 18 Mar 2006 74,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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.

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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V424 ROC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V424 ROC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V424 ROC registered?

V424 ROC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V424 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V424 ROC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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