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CPE 578Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

211,352 mi
Last recorded211,352 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 578Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 211,352 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 210,302 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 210,302 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 209,787 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 208,829 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 207,876 miles

general corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 21 May 2019 207,875 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 206,274 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 206,269 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2017 204,241 miles

Oil leak ()

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 11 May 2017 204,240 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 201,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 20 May 2016 201,329 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 198,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general corrosion around vehicle

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 196,034 miles

general corrosion

Pass 30 May 2013 194,536 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 194,495 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 193,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 191,486 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 189,507 miles

Drivers side and passenger side outer sills are holed by corrosion.

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 17 May 2010 189,507 miles

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.

Pass 22 May 2009 187,113 miles

Front subframe mount rubbers are poor condition.

Passenger and drivers sill holed by corrosion not in prescribed areas.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 187,051 miles

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.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 186,950 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 184,055 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 184,055 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 180,795 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 175,568 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 176,639 miles

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?

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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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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