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5000 SN

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,461 mi
Last recorded29,461 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5000 SN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 29,461 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 29,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 28,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 27,792 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 27,631 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 27,468 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 27,404 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 27,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 27,371 miles

both rear tyres perished and deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2016 27,216 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 26,856 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,855 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,590 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,589 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,587 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,529 miles

Rear tyre treads beginning to deteriorate.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,757 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,769 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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5000 SN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 5000 SN, 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 5000 SN registered?

5000 SN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 5000 SN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5000 SN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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