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KOT 345Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

86,252 mi
Last recorded86,252 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2006
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOT 345Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2006 86,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Both front wings corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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KOT 345Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 KOT 345Y, 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 KOT 345Y registered?

KOT 345Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 14 September 1982.

Is KOT 345Y safe to buy?

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