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UWL 522X

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,303 mi
Last recorded83,303 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWL 522X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 83,303 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 83,283 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,387 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight rust osf inner wing in engine bay

Fail 21 Jun 2018 81,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front chassis rail slight rust in engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 81,138 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,107 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,898 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,727 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,114 miles

rear latch broken on cabriolet roof

Fail 20 Oct 2011 80,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear latch broken on cabriolet roof

Pass 11 Nov 2010 80,041 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,578 miles

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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UWL 522X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UWL 522X, 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 UWL 522X registered?

UWL 522X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 24 December 1981.

Is UWL 522X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWL 522X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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