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SGO 486

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,240 mi
Last recorded62,240 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGO 486
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 62,240 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 59,950 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,613 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,899 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,879 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,421 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 55,341 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,879 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 54,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SGO 486 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SGO 486, 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 SGO 486 registered?

SGO 486 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SGO 486 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGO 486 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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