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A305 YGF

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,700 mi
Last recorded153,700 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA305 YGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 153,700 miles

oil leak

suspension bush's and covers slightly deteriorated

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 151,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 150,131 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 150,127 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 149,193 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

both sides front brake disc(s) slightly pitted

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 148,983 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly

Fail 29 May 2010 147,804 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2010 147,804 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 146,997 miles

oil on steeing box?

Fail 20 May 2009 146,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil on steeing box?

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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A305 YGF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A305 YGF, 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 A305 YGF registered?

A305 YGF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 9 January 1984.

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