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A148 JGW

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,048 mi
Last recorded94,048 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA148 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 94,048 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 93,410 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge..

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,110 miles

FRont tyres wearing on edge

REar tyre walls scuffed

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 91,554 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 90,535 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 90,313 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 90,306 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2006 90,051 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 90,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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A148 JGW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A148 JGW, 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 A148 JGW registered?

A148 JGW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 6 January 1984.

Is A148 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A148 JGW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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