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PMP 253X

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,933 mi
Last recorded94,933 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMP 253X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,933 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

heavy under body paint covering repairs and many prescribed areas

power steering slight seepage

Fail 25 Sep 2020 94,933 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (brake pedal) area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

power steering box slight seepage

Pass 2 May 2019 94,933 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 94,933 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,933 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front on links (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,791 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust rubber mountings worn

slight free play in steering arm

Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,028 miles

both front anti-roll bar rubber bushes are slightly deteriorated

nearside steering pivot point has slight play

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 92,915 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,831 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 91,822 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight weep from transmission

fuel accumulator corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 91,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Transmission oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 91,102 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 84,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 86,662 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 86,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 86,657 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 86,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 86,647 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 86,640 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 86,611 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 86,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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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PMP 253X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PMP 253X, 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 PMP 253X registered?

PMP 253X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 3 August 1981.

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