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BNZ 590

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,862 mi
Last recorded40,862 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 590
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 40,862 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 40,704 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 40,363 miles

INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED NEARSIDE

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

UNDER SEAL NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PIPES AND HOSES

Pass 8 Jul 2022 40,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,254 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,208 miles

oil leak on engine

slight play n/s/front lower ball joint

wipers leaves very slight smears

Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,106 miles

Exhaust system secure but has one exhaust mounting on rear box missing

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OSF & NSR jacking point rubbers missing - advise only

OSF backing plate slightly rusty - advise only

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 40,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OSF backing plate slightly rusty - advise only

missing OSF & NSR jacking rubbers - advise only

too much brake fluid in resivour

Fail 1 Mar 2007 40,062 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroding

fuel lines corroded

offside chassis leg corroded

rear diff leaking

rear interior panels insecure

rear windscreen missing

slight play in steering box

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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BNZ 590 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BNZ 590, 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 BNZ 590 registered?

BNZ 590 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is BNZ 590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 590 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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