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FLC 377Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,379 mi
Last recorded110,379 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLC 377Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 110,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear locking wheel bolt damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2021 110,379 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear locking wheel bolt damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2020 109,915 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 109,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner wing/inner arch/inner sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

o/s/f towing eye and chassis corroded

o/s/r locking wheel bolt broken

Pass 29 Aug 2018 108,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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FLC 377Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FLC 377Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLC 377Y registered?

FLC 377Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is FLC 377Y safe to buy?

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