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L50 OCC

1993 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,988 mi
Last recorded123,988 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 500100,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 OCC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 123,988 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 119,364 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 113,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 109,619 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 107,459 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 107,459 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 103,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 100,435 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 100,435 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 95,787 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 95,787 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L50 OCC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 100,606 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 L50 OCC, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L50 OCC registered?

L50 OCC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L50 OCC safe to buy?

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