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1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,711 mi
Last recorded115,711 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration980 PHK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2024 115,711 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 115,559 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 115,217 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 112,177 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,922 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 111,391 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 110,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 110,189 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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980 PHK is a 1984 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 100%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 102,299 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 980 PHK, 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 42 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 980 PHK registered?

980 PHK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 980 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 980 PHK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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