MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
vehicle under body covered in under seal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion underneath vehicle
general corrosion to underneath of vehicle
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion to underneath of vehicle
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
general corrosion underneath vehicle
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
general corrosion underneath vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
general corrosion underneath vehicle
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
general corrosion underneath vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
general corrosion around vehicle
offside rear wheel arch corroded
general corrosion
both front tyres worn on outer edge
gearbox oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Gear box oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Drivers side and passenger side outer sills are holed by corrosion.
Wiper blades deteriorating.
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Wiper blades deteriorating.
Front subframe mount rubbers are poor condition.
Passenger and drivers sill holed by corrosion not in prescribed areas.
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both outer sills are corroding.
Front subframe rubber mounts deteriorating.
Passenger side ferrul slightly corroded.
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside front flexi ferrule corroded
sills holed by corrosion
subframe mount rubbers deteriorated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
front number plate cracked
front subframe bushes have deteriation
fropnt and rear suspension arear have minor corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
front and rear suspension areas have general corrosion
front numbner plate cracked
front subframe bushes have deterioration
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
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CPE 578Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 CPE 578Y, 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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CPE 578Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 June 1983.
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