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A109 TAS

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,532 mi
Last recorded153,532 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA109 TAS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 153,532 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 145,023 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 144,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Condensation in Right headlamp

Free play in steering box

Both front suspension lower ball joints boots split

Left outter track rod end boot split

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear antiroll bar end bushes perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2005 143,208 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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A109 TAS is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A109 TAS, 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 A109 TAS registered?

A109 TAS is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 21 June 1984.

Is A109 TAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A109 TAS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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