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1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,561 mi
Last recorded47,561 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 PCR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,561 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 47,320 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 47,289 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 47,275 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 47,281 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 46,452 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 46,452 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 45,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 45,766 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 45,530 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,256 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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2 PCR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 2 PCR, 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 2 PCR registered?

2 PCR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 7 September 1989.

Is 2 PCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 PCR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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