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A50 JHG

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

257,613 mi
Last recorded257,613 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA50 JHG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 257,613 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 257,588 miles

slight corrosion on nearside rear inner sill,nr jacking point

slight exhaust blow from manifold area -when engine is cold

Pass 31 Oct 2008 257,539 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 257,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 257,507 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

can not check offside/nearside outer sils due to covers

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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A50 JHG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A50 JHG, 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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What year was A50 JHG registered?

A50 JHG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 17 August 1983.

Is A50 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A50 JHG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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