MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,745 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion on front panel and spoiler insecure
corrosion on outer sills
corrosion on rear brake hoses and pipes
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
headlight reflectors discoloured
play in steering box
corrosion on front upper and lower panel
corrosion on outer sills
general corrosion on underside
headlight reflectors discoloured
corrosion on and around front and rear suspension and coil springs
corrosion on brake pipes and hoses
corrosion on front lower panel
corrosion on outer sills
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
corrosion on and around front and rear suspension and coil springs
corrosion on brake pipes and hoses
corrosion on front lower panel
corrosion on outer sills
corrosion on brake pipes and hoses
corrosion on front lower panel
corrosion on outer sills
slight leak on steering damper
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on brake pipes and hoses
corrosion on front lower panel
corrosion on outer sills
slight leak on steering damper
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DJN 308X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DJN 308X, 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 DJN 308X registered?
DJN 308X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 10 May 1982.
Is DJN 308X safe to buy?
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