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JEG 827Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,801 mi
Last recorded53,801 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEG 827Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,801 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,027 miles

The rear tyres and the o/s front tyre are cracking on the outer side wall.

all the front suspension rubber bushes are cracking.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 53,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

The rear tyres and the o/s front tyre are cracking on the outer side wall.

all the front suspension rubber bushes are cracking.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,977 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,909 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,187 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,071 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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JEG 827Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JEG 827Y, 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 JEG 827Y?

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What year was JEG 827Y registered?

JEG 827Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 17 January 1983.

Is JEG 827Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEG 827Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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