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A439 DMO

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,234 mi
Last recorded151,234 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA439 DMO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 151,234 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Thorn in O/S/R tyre sidewall

corrosion and hole near o/s/r headlamp/inner wing

Fail 5 Oct 2007 151,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion and hole near o/s/f headlamp /inner wing

Pass 13 Oct 2006 147,705 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 147,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 141,901 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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A439 DMO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A439 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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A439 DMO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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