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B21 LRR

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

135,363 mi
Last recorded135,363 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 LRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 135,363 miles

n/s/r tyre has a metal object in the tread

o/s exhaust downpipe corroded and leaking

o/s/f chassis rail corroding within 30cm of the lower suspension mounting

Fail 27 Aug 2015 135,363 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre has a metal object in the tread

o/s exhaust downpipe corroded and leaking

o/s/f chassis rail corroding within 30cm of the lower suspension mounting

Pass 2 Sep 2014 131,520 miles

fuel filler cap seal perishing

many areas on underside of vehicle corroding

slight leak from the steering box

Fail 28 Aug 2014 131,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

fuel filler cap seal perishing

many areas on underside of vehicle corroding

slight leak from the steering box

Pass 14 Aug 2013 127,717 miles

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perishing

slight leak from the steering box

Fail 14 Aug 2013 127,717 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perishing

slight leak from the steering box

Pass 3 Sep 2012 122,995 miles

front number plate cracked

fuel filler cap perishing

Fail 24 Aug 2012 122,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

fuel filler cap perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 118,924 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low on the inner section,n/s/f also low there

rear exhaust silencer corroded and leaking

steering box leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2011 118,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f chassis rail,in wheel arch,corroding within 30cm of lower suspension mount

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low on the inner section,n/s/f also low there

rear exhaust silencer corroded and leaking

steering box leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2010 117,653 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 16 Aug 2010 117,653 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 1 Sep 2009 116,972 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

faces of both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/r lower inner sill panel corroding within 30cm of lower suspension mount

slight leak from steering box

Fail 17 Aug 2009 116,969 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

faces of both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/r lower inner sill panel corroding within 30cm of lower suspension mount

slight leak from steering box

Pass 12 Oct 2007 114,891 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2007 114,891 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2007 114,849 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 102,199 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 102,196 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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B21 LRR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 B21 LRR, 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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B21 LRR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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