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CPD 305Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,499 mi
Last recorded55,499 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPD 305Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 55,499 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 55,490 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill closure plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect Both (0.1 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Car overheating

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 56,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 56,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,310 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 55,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 54,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,690 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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CPD 305Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 101,945 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 CPD 305Y, 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 43 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 CPD 305Y registered?

CPD 305Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 12 May 1983.

Is CPD 305Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPD 305Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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