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KWA 377W

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,186 mi
Last recorded55,186 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWA 377W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,902 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,571 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,825 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,349 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,528 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,173 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,249 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,154 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 32,154 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KWA 377W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KWA 377W, 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.

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What year was KWA 377W registered?

KWA 377W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is KWA 377W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWA 377W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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