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A760 LLK

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,238 mi
Last recorded160,238 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA760 LLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 160,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 160,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 160,233 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 160,194 miles

All exhaust mounting rings perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At fuel filter ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 160,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 160,070 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rubber mounts perished and broken but exhaust not likely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 159,879 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 159,579 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in steering system

Pass 14 Jul 2016 159,148 miles

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

slight corrosion on both offside inner wheel arches

slight wear in steering

Fail 5 Jul 2016 159,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight corrosion on both offside inner wheel arches

slight wear in steering

Pass 25 Jun 2015 159,065 miles

slight wear in steering/suspension

thick underseal covering any repairs on underside of car,underside of car corroded but not holed

Pass 22 Jul 2014 158,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 158,427 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight wear in steering

Pass 6 Dec 2011 157,963 miles

Oil leak

front chassis and cross member starting to rust

slight wear in steering/suspension

Fail 25 Nov 2011 157,963 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front chassis and cross member starting to rust

slight wear in steering/suspension

Pass 16 Nov 2010 157,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

all four tyres misshapen

transmission slipping

Pass 27 Oct 2009 157,862 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 157,843 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 157,840 miles

corrosion in offsoide front chassis

play in steering box

Fail 2 Nov 2007 157,839 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion in offsoide front chassis

play in steering box

Pass 27 Nov 2006 157,754 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 157,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2005 157,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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A760 LLK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A760 LLK, 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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What year was A760 LLK registered?

A760 LLK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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