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A322 BHE

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,192 mi
Last recorded144,192 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA322 BHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 144,192 miles

as other per other list

Fail 24 Sep 2008 144,184 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery tray excessivly corroded

nearside front steering arm bent

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear handbrake outer cable corroded

nearside rear outer wing corroded

nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

offside front outer wing corroded

offside front tyre tread cracking

offside rear handbrake outer cable corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 11 Jul 2006 141,226 miles

Offside 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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A322 BHE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A322 BHE, 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 A322 BHE registered?

A322 BHE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A322 BHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A322 BHE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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