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B4 OSD

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,649 mi
Last recorded90,649 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 OSD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,649 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Small crack in nearside headlight lens, patten not affected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 90,539 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning light

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,458 miles

ARS Warning light on

both dront passenger side windows are tinted

brake pad warning light is flickering on

centre exhauist box rusty/peeling

nearside front headlight glass is chipped

Pass 30 Jun 2010 90,224 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 90,210 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 89,784 miles

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

both inner track rod ends show some wear/play

damage to front lower spoiler

damage to rear nearside bumper

rear section exhaust rusty

steering centre rod both ends show slight wear/play

Fail 29 Apr 2008 89,784 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

both inner track rod ends show some wear/play

damage to front lower spoiler

damage to rear nearside bumper

rear section exhaust rusty

steering centre rod both ends show slight wear/play

Pass 20 Apr 2006 88,528 miles

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

front and rear bumpers cracked.

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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B4 OSD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B4 OSD, 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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B4 OSD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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