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J877 XWA

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,218 mi
Last recorded94,218 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ877 XWA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 94,218 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,297 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 93,297 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Exhaust corroded

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

o/s windscreen washer weak in operation

Pass 1 May 2013 92,866 miles

Centre exhaust silencer box deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,755 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,025 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 90,984 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 87,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 87,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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J877 XWA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 100,254 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 J877 XWA, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J877 XWA registered?

J877 XWA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 18 November 1991.

Is J877 XWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J877 XWA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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