MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,536 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear fuel cap perishing
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Rear fuel cap perishing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel pipe leaking on pump (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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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A517 LLL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 A517 LLL, 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 A517 LLL registered?
A517 LLL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A517 LLL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A517 LLL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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