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AKE 69X

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,531 mi
Last recorded88,531 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 69X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 88,531 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 88,531 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 88,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jul 2008 88,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2007 87,302 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 87,302 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2006 84,514 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 84,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AKE 69X is a 1982 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 50%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 101,355 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 AKE 69X, 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 44 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 AKE 69X registered?

AKE 69X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is AKE 69X safe to buy?

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