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A1 XKV

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,719 mi
Last recorded84,719 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XKV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,719 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 84,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,155 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 83,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,114 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,182 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,490 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 76,645 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,296 miles

Note brake warning light on

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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A1 XKV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,793cc 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 A1 XKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 XKV registered?

A1 XKV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 9 March 1984.

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The MOT history for A1 XKV 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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