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BOD 2Y

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,408 mi
Last recorded106,408 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOD 2Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 106,408 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 105,534 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 103,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,082 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 102,327 miles

Offside Rear sill round jacking point and sill end

Fail 29 Oct 2019 102,228 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Inner arch corroded

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2018 101,290 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 101,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,499 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 100,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 99,272 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 97,928 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 97,928 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,079 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,811 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,487 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,518 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,332 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,262 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,255 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 61,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 61,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BOD 2Y is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BOD 2Y, 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 BOD 2Y registered?

BOD 2Y is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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