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WPC 394X

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,970 mi
Last recorded69,970 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPC 394X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 69,970 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 69,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

screen cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2005 69,837 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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WPC 394X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPC 394X, 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

How do I check the history of WPC 394X?

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What year was WPC 394X registered?

WPC 394X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 18 December 1981.

Is WPC 394X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPC 394X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WPC 394X have outstanding finance?

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