MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,187 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
advisories as per previous VT32
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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8 GMO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 7 March 1983.
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