MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,230 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Front windscreen wiper blades, slight smearing in use
battery negative terminal not fully secured
Oil leak from gearbox area also differential area.
rear diff has a slight leak of oil
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of RIL 5055?
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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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