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A667 BHL

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

96,305 mi
Last recorded96,305 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA667 BHL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 96,305 miles

Main light switch not very positive opperation

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 96,305 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main light switch not very positive opperation

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 96,305 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 96,305 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 96,305 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 96,305 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 96,305 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 96,305 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 96,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 96,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 96,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 96,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both track rod end rubber boots cracked open

Fail 24 Jan 2007 96,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both track rod end rubber boots cracked open

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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A667 BHL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 A667 BHL, 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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A667 BHL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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