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A500 FLY

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,433 mi
Last recorded93,433 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 93,433 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,164 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 93,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 92,993 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 92,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 92,289 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,667 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,661 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 90,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 90,033 miles

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

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,761 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 88,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,333 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 86,821 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 86,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 80,152 miles

N/S/R tyre very close to tread depth limit

Pass 22 Sep 2006 78,605 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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A500 FLY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A500 FLY, 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 A500 FLY?

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What year was A500 FLY registered?

A500 FLY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A500 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A500 FLY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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