MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion found on all body panels
corrosion found on both front outer sill panels at front around jacking points
corrosion found on o/s/f inner wing and roll bar bracket
corrosion found on o/s/f inner and roll bar bracket area
Corrosion of underside, n/sf outer sill and o/s front chassis
Some corrosion found around n/s f jacking point and o/s/ front chassis
o/s/front chassis under wheel arch weakened by corrosion
Corrosion under o/s/f wheel arch
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Corrosion under o/s/f wheel arch
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 NKM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 NKM, 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 NKM registered?
A500 NKM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 3 January 1984.
Is A500 NKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for A500 NKM 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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