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MBW 91W

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,058 mi
Last recorded104,058 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBW 91W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 104,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 101,500 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,656 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 99,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front sill corrosion

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,614 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 99,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 96,869 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,696 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 96,541 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 95,969 miles

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Fail 29 May 2008 95,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 94,727 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 92,250 miles

sign of corrosion n/s sill sign of perishing suspenion bushes

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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MBW 91W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MBW 91W, 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.

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MBW 91W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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