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MBZ 7985

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,834 mi
Last recorded129,834 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 7985
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 129,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear inner arches corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 125,665 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 119,559 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 119,549 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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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MBZ 7985 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MBZ 7985, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MBZ 7985 registered?

MBZ 7985 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is MBZ 7985 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 7985 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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