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B19 CPE

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,735 mi
Last recorded177,735 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 CPE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 177,735 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 177,519 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER WINGS HEAVILY CORRODED AND HOLED UNDER PLASTIC COVERS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play at both wheels (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 177,517 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT OUTER WINGS HEAVILY CORRODED AND HOLED UNDER PLASTIC COVERS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play at both wheels (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 177,134 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 175,645 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 174,966 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 174,256 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 173,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2018 173,029 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 171,410 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 169,967 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 168,978 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper in poor condition

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs have some corrosion (3.5.1i)

offside centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2015 168,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both nearside and offside pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti-roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs have some corrosion (3.5.1i)

offside centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2014 167,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 166,085 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 164,607 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 163,228 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 160,938 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 157,669 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 157,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 152,662 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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B19 CPE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B19 CPE, 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 B19 CPE registered?

B19 CPE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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