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ExpiredMileage
87,252 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp cleaning device (washers) operate when headlamps switched on therefore eventually empting washer bottle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorbers mounting point under the bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorbers mounting point under the bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor can not be stored in the upright position (3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
drivers door handle sticking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Both rubbers (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Footbrake feels soft
Headlight switch very stiff
Hole in o/s sill nr. front
Offside Front Tyre has cracks in it
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Footbrake feels soft
Headlight switch very stiff
Hole in o/s sill nr. front
Offside Front Tyre has cracks in it
Offside Wiper deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch just in front of wheel (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Both 'o' rings at rear (7.1.1)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Offside Wiper deteriorating
chip in windscreen
chip + scratch in windscreen
front offside sill poor condition
oil leak
slight play steering box
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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A45 SYT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 A45 SYT, 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 A45 SYT registered?
A45 SYT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 15 September 1983.
Is A45 SYT safe to buy?
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