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A756 EEC

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,410 mi
Last recorded150,410 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA756 EEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 150,410 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 150,387 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust support hanger insurcure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 149,035 miles

extensive patch repairs too under side of vehicle body

Fail 28 Jun 2013 149,021 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

extensive patch repairs too under side of vehicle body

Pass 18 Jul 2012 148,941 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 148,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 147,883 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

extensive patch repairs too underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2010 147,814 miles

extensive patch repairs too underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2009 147,696 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 147,642 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

extensive patch repairs too underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2008 147,271 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2008 147,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 146,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 146,154 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 145,830 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 145,792 miles

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

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

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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A756 EEC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A756 EEC, 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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A756 EEC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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