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HGF 505X

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,563 mi
Last recorded108,563 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGF 505X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,563 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 108,561 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure clamps and rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached nuts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 107,664 miles

exhaust clamp loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 107,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,520 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 105,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 105,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 105,379 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 105,378 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to both front and rear chassis rails

corrosion to offside rear inner arch

offsidefront back plate deteriorated

oil leak rear diff

slight play in steering

Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,718 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 104,571 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2006 103,621 miles

Nearside front brake slight bind

Oil leak

Play in steering joints †

Pass 13 Sep 2005 102,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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HGF 505X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HGF 505X, 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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HGF 505X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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