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A616 VOH

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,458 mi
Last recorded72,458 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA616 VOH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 72,458 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 72,454 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 71,542 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,130 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 70,461 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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A616 VOH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A616 VOH, 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 A616 VOH registered?

A616 VOH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A616 VOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A616 VOH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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