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IIW 528

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,997 mi
Last recorded84,997 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIW 528
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,997 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 83,770 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 83,770 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 83,481 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,762 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,291 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 82,290 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,281 miles

Nearside Front slight bind attention soon

Rear exhaust mounting poor

battery poor security

Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,272 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 82,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,266 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,282 miles

small bind offside front brake attention soon

small bind rear brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,261 miles

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

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

offside seat belt slow to return

Fail 26 Mar 2012 82,258 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside seat belt slow to return

Pass 21 Oct 2010 82,222 miles

both rear brakes small bind

offside front brake small bind attention required

offside seat belt slow to return

Pass 24 Sep 2009 82,221 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 82,221 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

left indicator warning in opperative just audible in need of attention

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2007 81,971 miles

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

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

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

indicator warning not working nearside used audible system

Fail 1 Aug 2007 81,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 81,809 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Small b ind rear brakes attention required.

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

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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IIW 528 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 IIW 528, 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 IIW 528 registered?

IIW 528 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is IIW 528 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIW 528 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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