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A4 PVT

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,855 mi
Last recorded95,855 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PVT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,855 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both N/S & O/S edges VERY LOW and perished N/S/F outer side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear cross member & N/S boot well corroded & hold

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 95,855 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both N/S & O/S edges VERY LOW and perished N/S/F outer side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear cross member & N/S boot well corroded & hold

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 95,800 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leaks on engine and diff

scuff marks on o/s front tie bar but tyre not fouling during full lock test

Fail 28 Dec 2011 95,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leaks on engine and diff

scuff marks on o/s front tie bar but tyre not fouling during full lock test

Pass 28 Jul 2010 95,400 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges and n/s/f sidewall slightly cut and rim damaged

o/s rear tyre wearing low

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 94,410 miles

Oil leak

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

front tyres wearing on edges

parking brake efficiency is just above minimum requirement

rear crossmember is corroded but not within prescribed areas and not affecting steering/brakes

slight corrosion/pitting to edges of inner faces on front discs

Pass 13 Jun 2008 92,948 miles

Oil leak

dust covers on front tie bars split

oil on steering damper and steering box but no obvious pas leaks present

rear brake discs are corroded/pitted on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2007 90,292 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s handbrake reading is slightly low compared to o/s but efficiency is above 16%

Pass 28 Jun 2006 86,521 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front , main and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode but no excessive pitting seen

oil leak

oil leaking from engine/gearbox , oil on steering damper, unable to determine if damper is leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2006 86,521 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front , main and rear metal brake pipes started to corrode but no ecxessive pitting seen

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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A4 PVT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 A4 PVT, 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 A4 PVT registered?

A4 PVT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 May 1984.

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