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230 VOO

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

132,753 mi
Last recorded132,753 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration230 VOO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 132,753 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 132,735 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 130,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Date 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Date 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 130,772 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 130,659 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 130,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,005 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 129,127 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 129,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 128,297 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 127,548 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 127,533 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 127,524 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 127,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 127,499 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 127,480 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 127,039 miles

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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230 VOO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 118,764 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 230 VOO, 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 37 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 230 VOO registered?

230 VOO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 19 October 1989.

Is 230 VOO safe to buy?

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