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A16 OJK

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,956 mi
Last recorded63,956 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OJK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 63,228 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,199 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 60,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,327 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,310 miles

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

small hole in offside front indicator lamp

Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,302 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

small hole in offside front indicator lamp

Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,039 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 59,036 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 59,032 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,911 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 58,519 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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A16 OJK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A16 OJK, 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 A16 OJK registered?

A16 OJK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A16 OJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 OJK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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