MOT Status
ValidMileage
173,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre 19 years old.
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre 16 years old.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front tyre 18 years old.
Offside Rear tyre 16 years old.
Offside number plate lamp slightly dim.
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre 19 years old.
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre 16 years old.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front tyre 18 years old.
Offside Rear tyre 16 years old.
Offside number plate lamp slightly dim.
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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A486 FRB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 A486 FRB, 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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How do I check the history of A486 FRB?
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What year was A486 FRB registered?
A486 FRB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A486 FRB safe to buy?
The MOT history for A486 FRB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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