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MYR 111X

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,995 mi
Last recorded59,995 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYR 111X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 59,995 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 59,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,455 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp is broken

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap seal is deteriorating

Fail 23 Feb 2021 59,451 miles

Brake performance not tested excessive binding (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.52% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2444 PPM (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp is broken

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

fuel cap seal is deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,999 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 58,868 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 58,868 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,581 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 58,581 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to being cracked and perished (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to being cracked and perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to being cracked and perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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MYR 111X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MYR 111X, 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 MYR 111X registered?

MYR 111X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 27 May 1982.

Is MYR 111X safe to buy?

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