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J134 KFB

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,118 mi
Last recorded147,118 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ134 KFB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 147,118 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 May 2008 147,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 146,176 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering idler.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 144,165 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 144,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 132,752 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 132,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J134 KFB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 101,964 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 J134 KFB, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J134 KFB registered?

J134 KFB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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