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JEY 218Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,505 mi
Last recorded58,505 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEY 218Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 58,505 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 58,505 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 58,458 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 58,435 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,202 miles

Centre Exhaust Mounting Rubber Missing System Still Adequately Supported

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight Corrosion To O/S/F Lower Wheel Arch

Slight Corrosion to N/S/F outer Sill

Fail 28 Sep 2017 58,200 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust Mounting Rubber Missing System Still Adequately Supported

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight Corrosion To O/S/F Lower Wheel Arch

Slight Corrosion to N/S/F outer Sill

Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,099 miles

All Four Tyres Perishing

Centre Exhaust Rubber Broken System Still Adequately Supported

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,778 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight Corrosion O/S/F Inner Wheel Arch

Slight Corrosion To N/S/F Outer Sill

Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,511 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 57,511 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to offside front chassis rail

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,445 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,445 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,753 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

uderseal been applied heavily to under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,537 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 54,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 54,415 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 53,887 miles

SMALL CORROSION HOLE IH O/S FRONT SILL - NOT AFFECTING ANY PRESCRIBED AREA, VEHICLE PRESENTER INFORMED.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,970 miles

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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JEY 218Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JEY 218Y, 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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JEY 218Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for JEY 218Y shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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