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23 CEL

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,271 mi
Last recorded35,271 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 CEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 35,271 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 35,154 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,116 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 35,088 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,060 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,017 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 34,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 34,861 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,739 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,625 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 34,625 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,573 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,877 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 33,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,429 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,337 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,000 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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23 CEL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 23 CEL, 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.

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What year was 23 CEL registered?

23 CEL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 16 March 1989.

Is 23 CEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 CEL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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