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985 YYB

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,508 mi
Last recorded100,508 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration985 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 100,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front calliper binding slightly

Nearside Rear Inner lower wheel arch, corrosion

Offside Front Lower sill, small hole

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front calliper binding slightly

Offside Rear Lower lower wheel arch, corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,175 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 100,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 99,515 miles

o/s front brake binding slighty

Pass 18 May 2017 99,290 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,046 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 99,027 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside excessive corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,548 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,009 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,867 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,454 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 97,454 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,836 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 95,518 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 95,079 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 94,872 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 94,872 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 94,577 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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985 YYB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 985 YYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 985 YYB registered?

985 YYB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 8 November 1983.

Is 985 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 985 YYB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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