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A532 TBP

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

235,030 mi
Last recorded235,030 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA532 TBP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 235,030 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 235,028 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 232,800 miles

some corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2008 229,633 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 226,463 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 223,341 miles

Oil leak

signs of fuel stains on tank no leaks on test

some corrosion to all; steel brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2005 220,009 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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A532 TBP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A532 TBP, 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 A532 TBP registered?

A532 TBP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A532 TBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A532 TBP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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