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A11 LRX

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,379 mi
Last recorded140,379 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 LRX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 140,379 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 140,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 140,254 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 139,752 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 138,493 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached BOTH SIDES (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 138,488 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X2 BOXES O/S & N/S (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute BOTH SIDES (4.4.4 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached BOTH SIDES (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Was under inflated- added air! ()

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X1 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 133,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion to both exhaust centre boxes

corrosion to exhaust tailbox

Pass 27 Oct 2017 133,040 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 133,040 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 133,199 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear hand brake effort low

steering box slight misting of fluid

Pass 5 Jun 2015 132,911 miles

exhausy corroded

low coolant level

o/s/f tyre cracking and perished

Fail 2 Jun 2015 132,908 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low coolant level

o/s/f tyre cracking and perished

exhausy corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 132,862 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 132,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 132,163 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 132,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear exhaust mounting detoriated

Fail 29 Aug 2007 129,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in nearside steering ideler

slight play in steering joints

Pass 29 Aug 2007 129,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside steering ideler

slight play in steering joints

Pass 3 Aug 2006 125,236 miles

Nearside steering Idler has some play

O/S/F suspension noisy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 125,235 miles

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f suspension noisy

Pass 3 Aug 2005 117,688 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2005 117,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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A11 LRX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A11 LRX, 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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A11 LRX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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