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NMF 619X

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Brown Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,181 mi
Last recorded123,181 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMF 619X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 123,181 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 121,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre starting to split and perish close to limits.

offside front outer sill corroding.

offside rear wheel arch corroding.

Fail 22 Feb 2014 121,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre starting to split and perish close to limits.

offside front outer sill corroding.

offside rear wheel arch corroding.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 120,666 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 118,401 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2009 112,908 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2006 111,351 miles

fuel filter pump and mounts corroded

fuel pipes corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2006 111,345 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel filter mounts and clamps corroded

fuel pipes corroded

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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NMF 619X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Brown with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NMF 619X, 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 NMF 619X registered?

NMF 619X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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