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A3 FKS

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,541 mi
Last recorded81,541 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FKS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 81,541 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 63,121 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 62,944 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 62,607 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 61,733 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 61,307 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,111 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,859 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 60,854 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump assembly (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,532 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,531 miles

Fuel hose leaking front to rear (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2016 60,337 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 60,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,211 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,210 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,123 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,486 miles

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

front number plate poor

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,897 miles

offside and nearside front inner wings undersealed unable to view

slight bind offside front brake by hand

Fail 13 May 2011 57,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,889 miles

ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,176 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,840 miles

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED, NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT OR SHARP EDGES

Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,748 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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