MOT Status
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67,502 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (6.1.2 (a))
stone chip n\s
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned not working (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (6.1.2 (a))
stone chip n\s
unable to check rear seat belt storks
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B265 FTU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 B265 FTU, 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 B265 FTU registered?
B265 FTU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1984.
Is B265 FTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for B265 FTU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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