MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play in offside steering rack inner joint but not to excess at present
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
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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Y289 GAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 51,365 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 Y289 GAJ, 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 25 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 Y289 GAJ?
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What year was Y289 GAJ registered?
Y289 GAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 May 2001.
Is Y289 GAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y289 GAJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y289 GAJ have outstanding finance?
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