MOT Status
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81,541 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel system component leaking pump assembly (7.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel hose leaking front to rear (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside front inner wings undersealed unable to view
rear tyres rear sidewalls cracking no canvass visiblle recommend replacement
FRONT WHEELS BINDING SLIGHTLY BY HAND
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES TO FLOOR AREAS CORRODED AND APPEAR HOLED IN PLACES. HEAVILY UNERSEALED AND JUST OUT OF PRESCRIBED AREA
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate poor
offside and nearside front inner wings undersealed unable to view
slight bind offside front brake by hand
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE PLY OR CHORDS
ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED, NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT OR SHARP EDGES
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 FKS is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 A3 FKS, 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 A3 FKS registered?
A3 FKS is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 20 September 1983.
Is A3 FKS safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 FKS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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