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LGM 985W

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,436 mi
Last recorded91,436 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGM 985W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,436 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,366 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 91,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering locking device missing Split pins missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear wheel weights fouling back plates

Slight play in steering box

Fail 10 Aug 2013 91,355 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 91,246 miles

Corrosion to rear of offside outer sill around a drain hole

Pass 25 Jul 2009 89,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 87,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mid exhaust mounts deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2008 87,242 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mid exhaust mounts deteriorated

nearside front floor corroded(not within a prescribed area)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 84,039 miles

nearside front floor corroded.(not within a prescribed area)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

washer bottle mount broken

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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LGM 985W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LGM 985W, 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

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What year was LGM 985W registered?

LGM 985W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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