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A385 DMO

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,307 mi
Last recorded44,307 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA385 DMO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jan 2011 44,307 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Nov 2010 44,295 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

heavy surface corrosion underside

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside rear wheel arch heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,288 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,603 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,791 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,411 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,034 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight oil leak - diff pinion seal.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,767 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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A385 DMO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A385 DMO, 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.

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What year was A385 DMO registered?

A385 DMO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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