MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
please be advised that the near side main chassis rail has had welding repairs under drivers floor.
rear petrol pipes rusty on and around pum p assy.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
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A840 VUU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 A840 VUU, 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 A840 VUU registered?
A840 VUU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 May 1984.
Is A840 VUU safe to buy?
The MOT history for A840 VUU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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