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FLC 665Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,672 mi
Last recorded56,672 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLC 665Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,672 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,470 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 56,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and nearside front (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel lines & metal brake pipes masked with underseal,unable to check properly

nearside front tyre outer band worn

Fail 18 Jul 2014 56,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel lines & metal brake pipes masked with underseal,unable to check properly

nearside front tyre outer band worn

Fail 5 Aug 2013 56,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel lines corroded at fuel filter

nearside front tyre wearing outer band

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to masked in underseal

Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel lines corroded at fuel filter

nearside front tyre wearing outer band

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to masked in underseal

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,677 miles

metal brake pipes masked with excessive underseal,unable to check properly

Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,921 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,876 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,852 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 54,785 miles

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

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

front brake inbalance on effort 24 percent nearside low /rear brake inbalance on effort 21 percent nearside low

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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FLC 665Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FLC 665Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FLC 665Y?

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What year was FLC 665Y registered?

FLC 665Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is FLC 665Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLC 665Y shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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