MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,772 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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J255 DUV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J255 DUV, 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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How do I check the history of J255 DUV?
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What year was J255 DUV registered?
J255 DUV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 6 April 1992.
Is J255 DUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for J255 DUV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J255 DUV have outstanding finance?
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