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CPD 357Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,453 mi
Last recorded85,453 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPD 357Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 85,453 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 82,657 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 82,134 miles

underside of vehicle wax coated covering some components

Pass 30 Jun 2020 79,469 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,425 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,564 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 76,540 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Doesn't fit in stalk (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 May 2016 76,461 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,279 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 76,279 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,193 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 76,172 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,448 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,443 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,442 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 71,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 71,592 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 71,450 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 71,450 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 71,424 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 70,322 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 70,322 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 69,777 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 69,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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CPD 357Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CPD 357Y, 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.

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What year was CPD 357Y registered?

CPD 357Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 25 October 1982.

Is CPD 357Y safe to buy?

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