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DGS 884X

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,330 mi
Last recorded60,330 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGS 884X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 60,330 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot deteriorating/splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 60,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot deteriorating/splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,890 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 59,642 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 59,337 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,666 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Fail 7 Jul 2015 57,607 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,607 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,240 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,978 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,253 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,821 miles

Oil leak

slight p a s leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,912 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,291 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 48,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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DGS 884X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DGS 884X, 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 DGS 884X registered?

DGS 884X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for DGS 884X shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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