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E726 NUV

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

40,354 mi
Last recorded40,354 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE726 NUV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,354 miles

Corrosion to Drivers Door Hole in Door Near To B pillar

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 40,353 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to Drivers Door Hole in Door Near To B pillar

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 40,352 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front window does not operate.

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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E726 NUV is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 99,644 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 E726 NUV, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E726 NUV registered?

E726 NUV is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is E726 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E726 NUV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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