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RIL 5055

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,230 mi
Last recorded44,230 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 5055
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 44,230 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 43,339 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 43,339 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 May 2022 41,918 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 40,781 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,762 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,253 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 39,037 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,465 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades, slight smearing in use

battery negative terminal not fully secured

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,313 miles

Oil leak from gearbox area also differential area.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,640 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,538 miles

rear diff has a slight leak of oil

Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,268 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,181 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 32,841 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,875 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 31,875 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 31,543 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,243 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 31,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

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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RIL 5055 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RIL 5055, 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 RIL 5055 registered?

RIL 5055 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is RIL 5055 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 5055 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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