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HUV 592W

1980 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,784 mi
Last recorded90,784 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 50069,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUV 592W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,784 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,469 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting has been welding and covered in paste not allowing a full proper inspection

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 88,468 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,970 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 87,294 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 87,294 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,044 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,044 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,246 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,795 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

osr tyre sidewall perish

Fail 29 Aug 2014 84,794 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

osr tyre sidewall perish

Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr floor pan excessively corroded

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 84,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr floor pan excessively corroded

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 84,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre has wear on the inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2011 84,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre has wear on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

strong smell of fuel around tank which has been repaired, but no trace of a leak can be seen

Fail 30 Jun 2009 82,598 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

strong smell of fuel around tank which has been repaired, but no trace of a leak can be seen

Pass 25 Jun 2008 81,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 81,961 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 774,998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 74,338 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 74,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp on

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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HUV 592W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,742 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 HUV 592W, 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 46 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 HUV 592W registered?

HUV 592W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 8 December 1980.

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