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A167 JPB

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

101,073 mi
Last recorded101,073 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA167 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 101,073 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 100,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,889 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 100,875 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 100,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,833 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing near limit on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,781 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 100,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 100,480 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 100,387 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,365 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 100,354 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 100,338 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 100,252 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 100,252 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 99,986 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 99,226 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 99,174 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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A167 JPB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 A167 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 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 A167 JPB registered?

A167 JPB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 9 November 1983.

Is A167 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A167 JPB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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