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A141 DJH

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,597 mi
Last recorded139,597 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA141 DJH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2011 139,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

advise n/s steering link idler showing signs of fatigue

advise o/s/f outer chassis rail punctured chalk marked

advise rear stop lamps similar brightness to side lamps

Pass 15 Jan 2010 136,503 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 133,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 133,277 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 130,883 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 127,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2005 127,213 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 127,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil residue at pas box †play in steering idler arm bush †play in both front wheel bearings †exhaust corroded heavy in places

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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A141 DJH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A141 DJH, 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 A141 DJH registered?

A141 DJH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 24 August 1983.

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