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RFX 171W

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,349 mi
Last recorded117,349 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 171W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 117,349 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre perished and cracked with parts of main tread worn smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre perished and cracked with parts of main tread worn smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All four brake hoses deteriorated

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four rubber mount perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Some advanced corrosion to n/s/f upper inner wing but not considered to be structural.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 117,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch has a hole (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 116,876 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 116,876 miles

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

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

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 116,599 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

evidence of welding to both rear inner sills

nearside front bumper damaged, no sharp protruding edges

nearside front floor/inner wheel arch corroded annd holed, not prescribed area

rear brakes noisey

rear tyres perished/cracked

surface rust both outer sills

Fail 3 Jun 2013 116,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

evidence of welding to both rear inner sills

front subframe bushes worn/perished

rear subframe bushes worn/perished

squeak from rear brakes

surface rust both outer sills

Pass 3 Jun 2013 116,288 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

evidence of welding to both rear inner sills

front subframe bushes worn/perished

rear subframe bushes worn/perished

squeak from rear brakes

surface rust both outer sills

Fail 1 Jun 2013 116,288 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

evidence of welding to both rear inner sills

front subframe bushes worn/perished

rear subframe bushes worn/perished

squeak from rear brakes

surface rust both outer sills

Pass 3 Jul 2010 11,574 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 11,574 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

corrosin to near side front inner arch/floor area, not within 30cm of a perscribed area.

front discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 115,430 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 115,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 115,195 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 115,195 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

heavy corrosion on near side front foot well, requires further repair work

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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RFX 171W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RFX 171W, 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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RFX 171W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 24 February 1981.

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