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SIL 2813

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Orange Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,259 mi
Last recorded78,259 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 2813
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,259 miles

play in suspension rubbers

slight blow from exhaust

underside of car rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,218 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 78,171 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 78,158 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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SIL 2813 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Orange with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SIL 2813, 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 SIL 2813 registered?

SIL 2813 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 17 August 1981.

Is SIL 2813 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 2813 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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