MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,646 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
oil leak onto steering box
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
different tyre sizes front an d rear
surface corrosion around underbody at the rear of the vehicle
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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A500 FGW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 A500 FGW, 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 A500 FGW registered?
A500 FGW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A500 FGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A500 FGW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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