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CBY 668Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,406 mi
Last recorded3,406 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 668Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,990cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 3,406 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2013 30,462 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 29,060 miles

Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,674 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,789 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,353 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,959 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 20,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/s and O/s rear tyres cracked and split.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,936 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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CBY 668Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 101,945 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 CBY 668Y, 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 43 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 CBY 668Y registered?

CBY 668Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is CBY 668Y safe to buy?

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