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A37 DGW

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,298 mi
Last recorded73,298 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA37 DGW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,366 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 72,366 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play centre ball joint movement (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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A37 DGW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A37 DGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A37 DGW registered?

A37 DGW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 22 November 1983.

Is A37 DGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A37 DGW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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