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B310 MYJ

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,645 mi
Last recorded57,645 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB310 MYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 57,645 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 57,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to see rear brake pads correctly

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned tyre wear show because the tyre bald on inner edge (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres was made in 1996 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 58,586 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,089 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 55,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,693 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,220 miles

Advanced wear to both front suspension arms tie bar rear bushes

Small blow from exhaust system

Some play at steering g wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,136 miles

Play in o.s.f lower suspension arm ball joint

Unable to fully see rear brake pads

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,352 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 54,352 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,100 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,874 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,692 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,394 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 53,394 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,353 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,310 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 52,785 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,429 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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B310 MYJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B310 MYJ, 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 B310 MYJ registered?

B310 MYJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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