MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,522 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
SLIGHT SEEP FROM DIFF
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
EXSHAUST PAIST ON FRONT LINK PIPE AND CENTER BOX
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration Engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification Rear subframe rear bushes worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
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PYL 435Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 PYL 435Y, 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.
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What year was PYL 435Y registered?
PYL 435Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is PYL 435Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for PYL 435Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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