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VUR 592W

1981 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,761 mi
Last recorded104,761 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 50099,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 592W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 104,761 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 104,753 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F Tyre & N/S/F Tyre show signs of age deterioration

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 102,055 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 101,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VUR 592W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 99,644 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 VUR 592W, 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 45 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 VUR 592W registered?

VUR 592W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 20 January 1981.

Is VUR 592W safe to buy?

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