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A108 NJK

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Cream Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,424 mi
Last recorded60,424 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA108 NJK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,424 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 60,422 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 60,154 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,920 miles

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

off side front tyer deteriorated.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 56,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

off side front tyer deteriorated.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 29 Jul 2011 56,704 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,444 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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A108 NJK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Cream with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 A108 NJK, 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 A108 NJK registered?

A108 NJK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A108 NJK safe to buy?

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