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HOT 500E

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,871 mi
Last recorded219,871 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOT 500E
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 219,871 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 219,839 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 219,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 219,351 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2015 219,326 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 219,259 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2013 219,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advanced corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 15 Oct 2009 219,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 219,181 miles

advanced corrosion to rear of both sills.

Fail 16 Jun 2006 219,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advanced corrosion to rear of os sill.

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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HOT 500E is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HOT 500E, 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 HOT 500E registered?

HOT 500E is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is HOT 500E safe to buy?

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