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B17 PMC

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,099 mi
Last recorded198,099 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 PMC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 198,099 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 198,099 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

red brake warning light stays on

offside rear hand brake cable fouling onto the drive shaft

Pass 20 Sep 2006 194,278 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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B17 PMC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B17 PMC, 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 B17 PMC registered?

B17 PMC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 16 March 1989.

Is B17 PMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 PMC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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