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1986 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,159 mi
Last recorded80,159 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 SAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 80,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 79,118 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 77,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 77,749 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 122,926 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 122,926 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 123,925 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 123,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 118,361 miles

Both front and rear nearside tyres perished

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Sep 2009 118,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Both front and rear nearside tyres perished

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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80 SAL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 107,346 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 80 SAL, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 80 SAL registered?

80 SAL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is 80 SAL safe to buy?

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