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MIL 8815

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,371 mi
Last recorded76,371 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 8815
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2008 76,371 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,230 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 76,022 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 76,020 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 74,642 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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MIL 8815 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MIL 8815, 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

How do I check the history of MIL 8815?

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What year was MIL 8815 registered?

MIL 8815 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 15 June 1982.

Is MIL 8815 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 8815 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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