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DJN 308X

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,745 mi
Last recorded79,745 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJN 308X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,745 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,205 miles

corrosion on front upper and lower panel

corrosion on outer sills

general corrosion on underside

headlight reflectors discoloured

Pass 7 May 2009 78,612 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 78,611 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 76,485 miles

corrosion on brake pipes and hoses

corrosion on front lower panel

corrosion on outer sills

slight leak on steering damper

Fail 1 May 2008 76,485 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 74,572 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 74,572 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 73,215 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 73,215 miles

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.

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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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.

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