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B28 NKB

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,808 mi
Last recorded103,808 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 NKB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,808 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front too rear floor and chassis covered with underseal

Fail 9 Feb 2017 103,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front and rear side (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front too rear floor and chassis covered with underseal

Fail 31 May 2010 103,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 May 2010 103,437 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 102,651 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 101,081 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 99,251 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 97,427 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 94,659 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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B28 NKB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B28 NKB, 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 B28 NKB registered?

B28 NKB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for B28 NKB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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