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A409 CCH

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,240 mi
Last recorded111,240 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA409 CCH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 111,240 miles

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

ball joint dust covers covered with sealant

front brake pipes coated in grease

n.s. wiper hitting plastic trim on wing

n.s.r. light lense broken

Fail 23 Jul 2012 111,239 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

front brake pipes coated in grease

n.s. wiper hitting plastic trim on wing

n.s.r. light lense broken

slight imbalance fgront brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2011 110,911 miles

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

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

both front ball joint gators split

imbalance front brakes

n.s. wiper fouling something ??

Pass 29 Jul 2010 110,837 miles

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

both front lower balljoint gators split

Fail 15 Jul 2010 110,817 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front lower balljoint gators split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 110,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear pada look low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 400 miles

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

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

both front lower balljoint gators split

surface corrosion around n.s.f. antiroll bar mounting

sidewalls of both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2008 110,350 miles

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

gators split on both front balljoints

o.s.r. tyre wall cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2008 110,349 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

gators split on both front balljoints

slight creeping on foot brake

Pass 17 Jul 2007 109,984 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 109,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

both front balljoint gators split

both outer sills starting to corrode

slight imbalance rear brakes

tyre walls on both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2006 108,817 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 108,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

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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A409 CCH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A409 CCH, 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 A409 CCH registered?

A409 CCH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 19 August 1983.

Is A409 CCH safe to buy?

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