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OUF 565X

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,279 mi
Last recorded23,279 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUF 565X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 23,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 22,876 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 22,748 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 22,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,108 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 22,092 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,089 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,055 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 22,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 21,993 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 21,988 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 21,968 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,956 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,946 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,927 miles

car been standing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

remove sticker from nearside windscree[on dash board]

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,892 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODING OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRODING NOT HOLED

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,876 miles

car been standing

front part of exhaust starting to corrod

Pass 14 Sep 2005 21,848 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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OUF 565X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OUF 565X, 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 OUF 565X registered?

OUF 565X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is OUF 565X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUF 565X shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OUF 565X have outstanding finance?

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