MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,380 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Inner wheelarch corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch/sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front inner wheelarch corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s/f brake slight bind
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VYG 504X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VYG 504X, 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 VYG 504X registered?
VYG 504X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 18 September 1981.
Is VYG 504X safe to buy?
The MOT history for VYG 504X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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