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A612 GFF

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,462 mi
Last recorded147,462 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA612 GFF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 147,462 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front tyres starting to perish

Fail 9 Dec 2008 147,462 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Oct 2007 144,746 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 141,685 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 141,685 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush squeaking

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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A612 GFF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A612 GFF, 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 A612 GFF registered?

A612 GFF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 15 May 1984.

Is A612 GFF safe to buy?

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