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MYP 894X

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,251 mi
Last recorded106,251 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYP 894X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 106,251 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 106,205 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 105,086 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 104,560 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,228 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 104,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 104,057 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 104,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 103,671 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 103,653 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,452 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,358 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 101,358 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has a nail

Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,314 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 97,283 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,939 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 94,934 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 91,654 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 91,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,673 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 88,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 85,114 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to near side front inner wheel arch

Fail 11 Nov 2008 85,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to near side front inner wheel arch

Pass 14 Nov 2007 82,589 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 82,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 79,565 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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MYP 894X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MYP 894X, 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 MYP 894X registered?

MYP 894X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 14 June 1982.

Is MYP 894X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYP 894X shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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