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GBZ 1067

1980 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,076 mi
Last recorded142,076 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 50069,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 1067
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 142,076 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2011 142,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 141,200 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 132,569 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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GBZ 1067 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,742 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 GBZ 1067, 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 46 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 GBZ 1067 registered?

GBZ 1067 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is GBZ 1067 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 1067 shows 4 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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