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A484 VUV

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,144 mi
Last recorded140,144 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA484 VUV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 140,144 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 140,036 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 138,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 138,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 132,193 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Apr 2007 132,191 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2006 126,720 miles

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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A484 VUV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 106,178 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 A484 VUV, 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 39 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 A484 VUV registered?

A484 VUV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 15 June 1987.

Is A484 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A484 VUV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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