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RFX 338W

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,253 mi
Last recorded107,253 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 338W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 107,253 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 106,892 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 128,288 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 128,768 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 92,309 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 92,309 miles

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe (pump to filter) badly corroded

Nearside front outer sill and inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

slight oil leak from power steering box †

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 338W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RFX 338W, 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 RFX 338W registered?

RFX 338W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 26 January 1981.

Is RFX 338W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFX 338W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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