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295 LHY

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

300,805 mi
Last recorded300,805 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration295 LHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 300,805 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 299,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system in poor condition

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2007 295,705 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 295,705 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 288,082 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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295 LHY is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 99,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 295 LHY, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 295 LHY registered?

295 LHY is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 18 May 1981.

Is 295 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 295 LHY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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