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AKZ 4206

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,893 mi
Last recorded94,893 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4206
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 94,893 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 94,886 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,628 miles

Offside Front driver side wing corroded

Offside Rear driver side rear wing corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,041 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 82,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front lower arm and spring rusty

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

mid/rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 May 2013 82,116 miles

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

both front lower arm and spring rusty

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

mid/rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,869 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,759 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 79,725 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 78,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 75,358 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 65,522 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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AKZ 4206 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AKZ 4206, 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 AKZ 4206 registered?

AKZ 4206 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is AKZ 4206 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 4206 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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