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B335 FGC

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

296,941 mi
Last recorded296,941 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB335 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 296,941 miles

Central exhaust silencer rubber missing but still secure.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe has slight corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished.

fuel pipes and fuel filter assembly corroding.

rear silencer exhaust clamps corroding.

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox.

Fail 18 Dec 2017 296,941 miles

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

Central exhaust silencer rubber missing but still secure.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe has slight corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished.

fuel pipes and fuel filter assembly corroding.

rear silencer exhaust clamps corroding.

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 296,856 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

back box corrison with small hole started

both wipers worn

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2012 296,693 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel cap seal is spilting

rear brakes work unevely at 21%

Pass 4 Jul 2011 296,418 miles

All 4 discs pitted and corroded.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gear box has slight oil leek

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front lower inner wing corroded.

Pass 21 May 2010 296,098 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 296,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 296,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 295,441 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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B335 FGC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,950cc 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 B335 FGC, 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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B335 FGC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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