MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
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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FKS 267 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FKS 267, 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.
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What year was FKS 267 registered?
FKS 267 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 10 August 1981.
Is FKS 267 safe to buy?
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