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A10 DKL

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,782 mi
Last recorded139,782 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 DKL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2018 139,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body insecure strip (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot tray lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 139,614 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 139,335 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 139,328 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

underbody corossion

Pass 21 Oct 2015 139,059 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 139,059 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering anti-roll bar mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,893 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 13,893 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 138,517 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 138,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 138,472 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f,and n/s/r tyre side walls slightly perished,

o/s/f, and o/s/r,tyre side walls slightly perished,

Pass 23 Sep 2008 138,455 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 138,023 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 136,997 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 136,992 miles

Nearside 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)

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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A10 DKL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A10 DKL, 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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A10 DKL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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