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MBB 135X

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,083 mi
Last recorded184,083 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2006
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBB 135X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2006 184,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S & O/S lower front ball joint dust covers split

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

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

Self leveling suspension slow to operate

Fail 13 Apr 2006 184,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake warning light on, vehicle suspension warning light on.

N/S & O/S lower ball joint dust covers split

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2005 183,064 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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MBB 135X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MBB 135X, 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 MBB 135X registered?

MBB 135X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 7 December 1981.

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