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EDX 925Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,829 mi
Last recorded86,829 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDX 925Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 86,829 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2021 86,598 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,107 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

zip ties round bumper ends

Fail 22 Jan 2020 86,096 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low both to low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

zip ties round bumper ends

Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,023 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,000 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 86,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 85,258 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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EDX 925Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EDX 925Y, 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 EDX 925Y registered?

EDX 925Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is EDX 925Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDX 925Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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