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B344 SCL

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

169,769 mi
Last recorded169,769 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB344 SCL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2007 169,769 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f bumper mount insecure on corner only

Pass 15 Jul 2006 169,680 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 169,476 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

coolant leaking

n/s/f flexi corroded o/s/f flexi corroded

oil leak

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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B344 SCL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B344 SCL, 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 B344 SCL registered?

B344 SCL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 19 October 1984.

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The MOT history for B344 SCL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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