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4 KRX

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,037 mi
Last recorded182,037 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 KRX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 182,037 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 180,770 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear axle diff leaking

Fail 11 Aug 2022 180,770 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear axle diff leaking

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 180,237 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 177,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff has slight leak offside

slight play in steering idler arms

Pass 5 Sep 2017 174,946 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 173,632 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 103,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 172,401 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight leak at rear diff

Fail 16 Jul 2014 172,398 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning lamp on

slight leak at rear diff

Pass 11 Jul 2013 170,334 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR ( REAR SECTIONS ) METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

Pass 29 Jun 2012 168,765 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear diff slight leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 163,427 miles

Oil leak

Some play in steering mechanism

Pass 3 Jun 2008 163,166 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 163,166 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 154,054 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 132,648 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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4 KRX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 4 KRX, 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 4 KRX registered?

4 KRX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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