MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,174 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blow (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blow (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
centre exhaust box damaged / dented
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Coolant leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Coolant leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
A74 UYB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 A74 UYB, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A74 UYB?
You can check the full history of A74 UYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was A74 UYB registered?
A74 UYB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A74 UYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for A74 UYB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A74 UYB have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A74 UYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.