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BNZ 7975

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,767 mi
Last recorded128,767 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 7975
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 128,767 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 128,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 128,628 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 128,628 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,458 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 128,164 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 127,860 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 127,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 127,439 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Side's Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 127,126 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 127,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,097 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 124,491 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 124,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 123,660 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 123,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 123,161 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 122,839 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 122,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 122,659 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 122,422 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 122,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 122,113 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 121,681 miles

slight play in both front roadwheels

steering box damp with oil unable to see where from due to oil in various areas underside of engine bay

vehicle starting to corrode around front and rear subframe mounting points

Pass 30 Jul 2007 120,874 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 119,899 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r anti roll mount corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2005 119,153 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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BNZ 7975 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 7975, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 7975 registered?

BNZ 7975 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 5 September 1989.

Is BNZ 7975 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 7975 shows 27 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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