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VYG 504X

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,380 mi
Last recorded122,380 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYG 504X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 122,380 miles

Offside Front Inner wheelarch corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2016 122,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 122,023 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 122,010 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 118,243 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 20 Jul 2007 114,331 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 109,673 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 109,673 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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