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B299 UWX

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,746 mi
Last recorded5,746 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB299 UWX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2023 5,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 5,408 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 5,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 4,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 4,482 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 4,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 4,397 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 3,788 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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B299 UWX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B299 UWX, 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 B299 UWX registered?

B299 UWX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 22 November 1984.

Is B299 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B299 UWX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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