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A133 JPB

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,942 mi
Last recorded107,942 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA133 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 107,942 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 107,900 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Prop shaft to differential coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft to gearbox coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 107,328 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by operation of hazard warning lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Coupling to differential starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 107,322 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by operation of hazard warning lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Coupling to differential starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,705 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 106,705 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 106,544 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 106,528 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 106,140 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 106,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,856 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,801 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 99,807 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,990 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,862 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,774 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,790 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,453 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,380 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 83,488 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 80,001 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 76,271 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 73,676 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,326 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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A133 JPB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A133 JPB, 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 A133 JPB registered?

A133 JPB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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