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A44 GPA

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,560 mi
Last recorded106,560 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA44 GPA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 106,560 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 106,286 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 105,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 103,262 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 101,054 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 99,185 miles

Exhaust noisy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 98,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,975 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 93,147 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 93,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear arches rusty

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 83,916 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,781 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 79,981 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 77,995 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 77,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A44 GPA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 102,299 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 A44 GPA, 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 42 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 A44 GPA registered?

A44 GPA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 9 March 1984.

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