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FTL 320X

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,248 mi
Last recorded162,248 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTL 320X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 162,248 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

extensive corrosion in panel work at front around headlamps / radiator / horn etc

windscreen wipers "lazy"

Fail 11 Oct 2013 162,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

extensive corrosion in panel work at front around headlamps / radiator / horn etc

front grille insecure

windscreen wipers "lazy"

Pass 9 Jun 2008 162,235 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 162,232 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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FTL 320X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FTL 320X, 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 FTL 320X registered?

FTL 320X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is FTL 320X safe to buy?

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