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ExpiredMileage
73,224 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) IDLER ARM BUSHES WORN (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all tyres 19 years old
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
all tyres 19 years old
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)
Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all four outer track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan by jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded antiroll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by rear mounting (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r brake hoses ferrals corroded
various amounts of corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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 Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
All tyres perished on sidewalls
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All tyres perished on sidewalls
All four tyres outer sidewalls have "age" cracks
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
All four tyres outer sidewalls have "age" cracks
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
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AYA 900X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 99,644 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 AYA 900X, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AYA 900X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 21 October 1981.
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