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A677 KRT

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,241 mi
Last recorded109,241 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA677 KRT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 109,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2024 109,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 109,241 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 109,241 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,241 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 109,140 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 108,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 108,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front floor / wheel arch has corrosion, not near any prescribed area

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 106,579 miles

slight play in n/s steering drag link bushes

Fail 4 Apr 2014 106,579 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in n/s steering drag link bushes

Pass 29 May 2012 106,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 104,827 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 93,762 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 93,687 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 93,595 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 93,532 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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A677 KRT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A677 KRT, 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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A677 KRT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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