MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
n/s and o/s front tyres starting to perish
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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