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8 GMO

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,187 mi
Last recorded125,187 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 GMO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 125,187 miles

corrosion forming; by brake master cylinder, exhaust system, n/s outer sill panel, front to rear metal brake pipes, front to rear fuel pipes, general corrosion to under body,

slight oil leakage / residue around power steering pump area, slight oil leakage at automatic transmission oil cooler pipes,

slight play in steering box and free play at steering wheel, front shockabsorbers slightly damp,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 5.0mm, o/s/f 6.0mm, both rear 5.0mm, 205/70/14 95h

Fail 31 Mar 2010 125,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

corrosion forming; by brake master cylinder, exhaust system, n/s outer sill panel, front to rear metal brake pipes, front to rear fuel pipes, general corrosion to under body,

o/s/f window not working,

slight oil leakage / residue around power steering pump area, slight oil leakage at automatic transmission oil cooler pipes,

slight play in steering box and free play at steering wheel, front shockabsorbers slightly damp,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 5.0mm, o/s/f 6.0mm, both rear 5.0mm, 205/70/14 95h

Pass 19 Feb 2009 116,569 miles

corrosion forming to; n/s/r inner wheel arch, o/s/f and n/s/f outer sill panels. slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint and dust cover split, slight freeplay at steering wheel.

oily residue at power steeing pipes, exhaust system corroded, various dents/scratches to bodywork, tyre tread depths; all 7.0mm, 205/70/14h

Fail 17 Feb 2009 116,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion forming to; n/s/r inner wheel arch, o/s/f and n/s/f outer sill panels. slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint and dust cover split, slight freeplay at steering wheel.

oily residue at power steeing pipes, exhaust system corroded, various dents/scratches to bodywork, tyre tread depths; all 7.0mm, 205/70/14h

Pass 12 Feb 2008 112,421 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r hand brake showing signs of adjustment needed soon

rad leaking

surface corrosion to rear chassis

tyre dephs o/s/f8mm n/s/f8mm o/s/r6mm n/s/r6mm

tyre size 205/70/14

Fail 11 Feb 2008 112,419 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r hand brake showing signs of adjustment needed soon

rad leaking

surface corrosion to rear chassis

tyre dephsn/s/f3mm o/s/f4mm n/s/r6mm o/s/r6mm n/s/f tyre outer side wall cracking

tyre size 205/70/14

Pass 2 Feb 2007 110,732 miles

advisories as per previous VT32

Fail 23 Jan 2007 110,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

1 x brake metal pipe mounting rubber missing but metal bracket is still in place at time of test

battery light glowing at idle speed at time of test

both front lower ball joint rubbers split

brake pedal feels slightly spongy/soft at time of test

centre rear seat belt webbing could not be seen/checked at time of test

corrosion on front slam panel area

corrosion taking hold : rear chassis area,rear anti roll bar brackets rear exhaust silencer and outer sills both sides

corrosion taking place near both front susp. spring top mounts/caps of tunnel

door lock button missing from n/s/r door

front tyres cracking but not to cords

handbrake light on dash does not extinguish when h/brake released every time

interior trim partially insecure near rear light/window

n/s exhaust down pipe stabiliser clamp loose and rattling

n/s/r door does not open from outside handle at time of test

none of elec windows work up/down

oil on rear diff at time of test

slight play in steering box at time of test

spare 2mm and low inner edge

surface corrosion on front and rear anti roll bars

tyres 20570R14H n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 7mm

various scratches and dents to car

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 GMO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 8 GMO, 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 GMO registered?

8 GMO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 7 March 1983.

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