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ERG 940W

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,256 mi
Last recorded117,256 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERG 940W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 117,256 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 116,946 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 116,253 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,156 miles

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 116,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 26 Feb 2013 115,673 miles

n/side sill rear section rusty

o/side front tyre low outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2013 115,673 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/side sill rear section rusty

o/side front tyre low outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 114,983 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 114,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 114,135 miles

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 19 Feb 2010 112,490 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 111,193 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 109,351 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 109,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 107,430 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 107,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 106,047 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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ERG 940W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 99,644 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 ERG 940W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ERG 940W?

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What year was ERG 940W registered?

ERG 940W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is ERG 940W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERG 940W shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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