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B238 UDV

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,396 mi
Last recorded47,396 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB238 UDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 47,396 miles

Front Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2023 47,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 46,119 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 45,857 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 45,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 45,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,401 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,251 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 43,251 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,005 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,647 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 40,647 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,485 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,329 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 35,329 miles

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)

offside headlamp holed

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,197 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,471 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,754 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,807 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases at centre

Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 23,072 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 22,889 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 22,889 miles

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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B238 UDV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B238 UDV, 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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B238 UDV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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