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A45 SYT

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,252 mi
Last recorded87,252 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA45 SYT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 87,252 miles

Headlamp cleaning device (washers) operate when headlamps switched on therefore eventually empting washer bottle

Pass 31 Mar 2023 87,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 87,182 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 87,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,014 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 86,992 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 86,254 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 86,254 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,120 miles

Footbrake feels soft

Headlight switch very stiff

Hole in o/s sill nr. front

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in it

Fail 28 Feb 2017 85,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,932 miles

Offside Wiper deteriorating

Fail 1 Sep 2015 84,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 84,682 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2009 81,831 miles

chip + scratch in windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2007 81,813 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for A45 SYT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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