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JEG 160W

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

150,087 mi
Last recorded150,087 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEG 160W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2010 150,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all exhaust rubbers cracking

coolant bottle leaking

nearside front wheel arch corroded

offside front wing corroded

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre perished & cracking badly

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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JEG 160W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 99,644 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 JEG 160W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEG 160W registered?

JEG 160W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is JEG 160W safe to buy?

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