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A360 SHY

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,160 mi
Last recorded68,160 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA360 SHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 68,160 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 68,160 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 67,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 67,539 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly binding.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,200 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,983 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,632 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,341 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,940 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion on exhaust silencer

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 65,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Corrosion on exhaust silencer

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 64,359 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,002 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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A360 SHY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A360 SHY, 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 A360 SHY registered?

A360 SHY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A360 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A360 SHY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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