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J473 TMO

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,693 mi
Last recorded135,693 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ473 TMO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 May 2008 135,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 129,950 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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J473 TMO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J473 TMO, 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 J473 TMO registered?

J473 TMO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 15 January 1992.

Is J473 TMO safe to buy?

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