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URU 240

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,489 mi
Last recorded135,489 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURU 240
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 135,489 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 135,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body and sills in poor condition(rusty)

Pass 17 May 2019 135,073 miles

Under body in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2018 135,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2018 135,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 134,981 miles

Offside Front floor pan in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2016 134,938 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 134,930 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2015 134,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 134,756 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 134,678 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 134,676 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 134,297 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 134,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 13,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 133,673 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 133,673 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 133,499 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 133,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 133,469 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 133,465 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 133,049 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 133,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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URU 240 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 URU 240, 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 URU 240 registered?

URU 240 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is URU 240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for URU 240 shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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