MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,011 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
dampness around steering damper
wiper blades poor condition
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake pedel spongy
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake pedel spongy
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
corrosion appearing to off side rear inner sill
front brake imbalance 25%
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion appearing to off side rear inner sill
front brake imbalance 25%
drivers seat base colapsed
play in near side front wheel
smell of fuel
spongy brake pedal
advise tyre wear nearside rear
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
drivers seat loose
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FRW 745Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FRW 745Y, 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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How do I check the history of FRW 745Y?
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What year was FRW 745Y registered?
FRW 745Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is FRW 745Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for FRW 745Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FRW 745Y have outstanding finance?
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