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A525 RUM

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,723 mi
Last recorded101,723 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA525 RUM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 101,723 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 101,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 101,517 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Aug 2019 101,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body has corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2018 101,102 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 101,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 100,502 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 100,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 99,330 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 98,218 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

prop shaft coupling starting to split

Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,780 miles

offside front & rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2014 97,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front & rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2013 97,752 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front & rear tyres worn low on extreme edge

Fail 31 May 2013 97,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front & rear tyres worn low on extreme edge

Pass 9 May 2011 97,738 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,198 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 97,027 miles

Off side front tyre worn on edge.

Off side rear tyre cracking in tread and getting low tread depth.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 96,896 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Apr 2007 95,849 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 94,583 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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A525 RUM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A525 RUM, 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 A525 RUM registered?

A525 RUM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A525 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A525 RUM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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