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8 ETA

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,977 mi
Last recorded78,977 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 78,977 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 78,977 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 78,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil leak, but not excessive

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SILLS CORRODED

UNDER SEALED

Pass 27 Apr 2021 78,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 78,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 78,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 78,174 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rust along underside sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,868 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,639 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,295 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 77,247 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 76,513 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 73,444 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2006 70,379 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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8 ETA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 101,945 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 8 ETA, 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 43 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 8 ETA registered?

8 ETA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 28 September 1983.

Is 8 ETA safe to buy?

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