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EUY 695W

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,705 mi
Last recorded169,705 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUY 695W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 169,705 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 169,389 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 168,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 168,598 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 168,118 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 167,531 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 167,205 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 166,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 166,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 165,819 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 165,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 164,925 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 164,259 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 164,070 miles

o/s front brake slight bind

Pass 26 Mar 2007 163,129 miles

o/s front brake slight bind

Pass 28 Mar 2006 162,057 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 162,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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EUY 695W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EUY 695W, 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

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What year was EUY 695W registered?

EUY 695W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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The MOT history for EUY 695W shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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