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A500 ROR

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

128,577 mi
Last recorded128,577 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 ROR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 128,577 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 128,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 128,176 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 127,671 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 127,466 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 127,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 126,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 125,956 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 125,543 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 124,635 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 125,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 122,014 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 121,242 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 120,303 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear diff driveshaft seal

Pass 23 Jun 2010 119,391 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 118,437 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 19 Jun 2008 117,394 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 115,337 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 112,540 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

slight exhaust blow on manifold

Pass 9 Dec 2005 112,378 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 112,378 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

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 ROR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 A500 ROR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A500 ROR?

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What year was A500 ROR registered?

A500 ROR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 11 May 1984.

Is A500 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A500 ROR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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