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A817 UGP

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,044 mi
Last recorded123,044 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA817 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 123,044 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 123,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 122,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak on engine and rear diff

slight play in steering joints

Pass 22 Feb 2012 121,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside steering joint

Fail 22 Feb 2012 121,765 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside steering joint

Pass 10 Feb 2011 120,084 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2009 118,008 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 118,008 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 115,299 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 112,143 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 112,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 107,803 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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A817 UGP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A817 UGP, 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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A817 UGP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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