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A12 YEE

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,610 mi
Last recorded126,610 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YEE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 126,610 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 126,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 126,330 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 125,905 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 125,510 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2015 125,026 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,643 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges - alignment

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2012 123,836 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front road spring missing end of lower coil, still located

nearside front top suspension mounting deteriorated

offside front top suspension mounting deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2012 123,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front road spring missing end of lower coil, still located

nearside front top suspension mounting deteriorated

offside front top suspension mounting deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2011 121,468 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlight beam pattern just meets requirments

Pass 7 Jul 2009 118,764 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 118,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 117,095 miles

both front upper strut bushes split

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

front steel brake pipes corroded

power steering box leaking fluid

Fail 22 Jul 2008 117,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front upper strut bushes split

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

front steel brake pipes corroded

power steering box leaking fluid

Pass 30 Apr 2007 115,529 miles

o/s/f tyre bald at inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2007 115,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 110,984 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 110,787 miles

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

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

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

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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A12 YEE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A12 YEE, 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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A12 YEE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 6 November 1989.

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