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BNZ 740

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,447 mi
Last recorded115,447 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 740
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 115,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 115,304 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 115,299 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 115,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Repaired with paste (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated o/s not securing (intermittent) (3.1 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 115,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Service brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Repaired with paste (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated o/s not securing (intermittent) (3.1 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 114,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 114,354 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jan 2019 113,142 miles

Oil leaks

Parts of the exhaust are a little rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2018 111,778 miles

Exhaust is generally In poor condition. Rusty

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak From both the engine and gearbox ()

Windscreen washers are poor. RECOMMEND THEY RECEIVE ATTENTION

Pass 26 Jan 2017 110,282 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS GENERALLY IN POOR CONDITION

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

OIL LEAKS FEOM ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

WINDSCREEN WASHERS ARE OK< BUT DO REQUIRE A LITTLE ATTENTION

Pass 19 Jan 2016 107,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

oil leak from engine

slight ex leak front

Fail 18 Jan 2016 107,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

oil leak from engine

slight ex leak front

Fail 23 Jan 2015 105,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust is generally in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust is generally in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2014 102,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jan 2013 100,002 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jan 2012 98,393 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 94,747 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 93,755 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,636 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 90,712 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 89,392 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 87,890 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges and perishing in sidewalls

slight oil leak from power 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 740 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BNZ 740, 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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BNZ 740 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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