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32 MOH

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,631 mi
Last recorded56,631 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration32 MOH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 56,631 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 56,133 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 56,111 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 56,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 56,060 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 55,913 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,623 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,158 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,190 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 53,174 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 53,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,166 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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32 MOH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 32 MOH, 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 32 MOH registered?

32 MOH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is 32 MOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 32 MOH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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