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JJM 250W

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,098 mi
Last recorded156,098 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJM 250W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 156,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle covered in underseal.

Pass 10 Aug 2019 155,423 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 154,655 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 153,985 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 153,969 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Outer Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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JJM 250W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JJM 250W, 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

How do I check the history of JJM 250W?

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What year was JJM 250W registered?

JJM 250W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 28 January 1981.

Is JJM 250W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJM 250W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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