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HTU 496X

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,463 mi
Last recorded88,463 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTU 496X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 88,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 88,411 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 88,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,346 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,324 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 88,324 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HTU 496X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTU 496X, 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

How do I check the history of HTU 496X?

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What year was HTU 496X registered?

HTU 496X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 26 January 1982.

Is HTU 496X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTU 496X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HTU 496X have outstanding finance?

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