MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Both front tyres below 1mm on inside edges
Various general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Various general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Various general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
all brake pipes coated in underseal
all front subframe mounting bushes deteriorated and nearing wear limit
both fuel pipes corroded
both rear brake hoses deteriorated
both rear shock absorbers stained
corrosion both front inner wheel arches
corrosion both front outer floors
offside front chassis leg corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. too high kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
all brake pipes coated in underseal
all front subframe mounting bushes deteriorated and nearing wear limit
both fuel pipes corroded
both rear brake hoses deteriorated
both rear shock absorbers stained
corrosion both front inner wheel arches
corrosion both front outer floors
offside front chassis leg corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both front subframe forward bushes deteriorated
both front subframe mounting rearward bushes deteriorated and nearing wear limit
both fuel pipes corroded
corrosion both front inner wheel arches
corrosion both front outer floors
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both front subframe forward bushes deteriorated
both front subframe mounting rearward bushes deteriorated and nearing wear limit
both fuel pipes corroded
corrosion both front inner wheel arches
corrosion both front outer floors
nearside front seatbelt notchy
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge
both rear tyres bold on inside edge & just pass at time of test
fan cowlin missing
front windscreen cracked but not within sweep of wipers
offside front floor & nearside outer sill coroded but not with in perscribed area
rear number starting to fade
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge
both rear tyres bold on inside edge & just pass at time of test
fan cowlin missing
front windscreen cracked but not within sweep of wipers
offside front floor & nearside outer sill coroded but not with in perscribed area
rear number starting to fade
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
not all brake pipes visable
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
not all brake pipes visable
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
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HTU 564X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 HTU 564X, 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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HTU 564X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 29 March 1982.
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